2020 Mitsubishi Outlander · 7,596 MOT tests
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
2020 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 13% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Outlander years (7,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,171
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,596
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes1.9%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.61%
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.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.03%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.71%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.7%
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 0.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.57%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.4%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
2020 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 13% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Outlander years (7,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.61% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.34% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander shows 35,171 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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