Mitsubishi Outlander MOT Results

Registered in 2009
58.1% pass rate
from 1,678 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Outlander is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.060% fail on Axles
      • 0.060% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
        • 0.060% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.060% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.060% fail on Power steering
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.060% fail on Cable
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.30% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.12% fail on Undertray (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.060% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear
      • 0.060% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.83% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.060% fail on Hose
      • 0.060% fail on System
    • 0.42% fail on Spare wheel (54 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spare wheel condition (61 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Carrier (57 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.30% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Joints
    • 0.060% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.060% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.060% fail on Chassis
      • 0.060% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.060% fail on Doors
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.77% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Requirements
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
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