2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

1,285 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,285 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.2%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    55 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Suspension18.1%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Steering11.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  8. Tyres5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened19.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,285 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).