2016 Mitsubishi Outlander · 38,998 MOT tests
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
2016 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Outlander years (38,998 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 69,263
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,998
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.3% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.4%
- Tyres4.5%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Suspension3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Steering1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.34%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.04%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.65%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.86%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.48%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.39%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Outlander year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
2016 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Outlander years (38,998 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.16% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.41% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander shows 69,263 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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