Mitsubishi Outlander MOT Results

Registered in 2011
67.4% pass rate
from 1,619 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Outlander is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.062% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.062% fail on Pump
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.62% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.062% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.062% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.062% fail on Switch
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.062% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.062% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.062% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.062% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.062% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.062% fail on Doors
      • 0.062% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.062% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
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