2018 Mitsubishi Outlander · 38,048 MOT tests
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
2018 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Outlander years (38,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- 13.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 47,322
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,048
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.8%
- Suspension1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.6%
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 1.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.53%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.64%
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 0.64%
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 (12.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.26%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.55%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.15%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
2018 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Outlander years (38,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.6% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.69% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander shows 47,322 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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