2021 Mitsubishi Outlander · 1,512 MOT tests
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
2021 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Outlander years (1,512 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- 11.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,281
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,512
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes1.2%
- Wheels0.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
- Suspension0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.12%
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 1.12%
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 0.86%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.53%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.33%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.12%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.06%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
2021 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Outlander years (1,512 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.12% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.12% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (0.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander shows 35,281 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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