2007 Mitsubishi Outlander · 4,750 MOT tests
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
2007 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 48.3% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Outlander years (4,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- 48.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 135,089
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,750
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.7% of tests fail here (132% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
Fail rate by area
- Suspension27.2%
- Lights and electrics19.8%
- Brakes14.8%
- Steering9.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Tyres7.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.33%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.24%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 6.42%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.53%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.11%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.51%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (11.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.27%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Outlander year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
2007 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 48.3% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Outlander years (4,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.33% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.24% of tests), position lamp not working (6.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander shows 135,089 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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