Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt
From 1,509 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Outlander Design Cvts fare better: 2021 models pass at 88.7% vs 83.3% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 58 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 58 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 47 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 31 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 11 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 10 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.8% of failures are serious: 40.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 84.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 83.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Outlander Design Cvts tested had between 26,435 and 44,029 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,669 median miles, the Outlander Design Cvt has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt has a 84.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,509 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 58 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt is 34,669 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,435 and 44,029 miles.
Buying a used Outlander Design Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £67 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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