Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt
From 2,642 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 53 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 53 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 33 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 32 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 56.9% of Outlander Exceed Cvt failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £94.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 86.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Outlander Exceed Cvts tested had between 17,097 and 42,569 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,025 median miles, the Outlander Exceed Cvt has 0.038 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 Exceed Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 2,642 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 53 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt is 33,025 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,097 and 42,569 miles.
Buying a used Outlander Exceed 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.
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