Can-am Outlander Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Can-am Outlander reliable? We analysed 1,378 real MOT tests across 382 vehicles to find out.
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The Can-am Outlander is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Can-am Outlander.
Can-am Outlander Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Can-am Outlander. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Can-am Outlander MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Can-am Outlander to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Can-am Outlander Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Can-am Outlander fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Can-am Outlander Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Can-am Outlander owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Can-am Outlander MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Can-am Outlander year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 57 | 91.2% | 697 | 1,783 | 3,724 |
| 2018 | 182 | 90.1% | 929 | 2,551 | 5,250 |
| 2017 | 170 | 87.1% | 1,456 | 2,726 | 6,098 |
| 2016 | 318 | 88.1% | 896 | 1,888 | 4,464 |
| 2015 | 203 | 91.1% | 636 | 2,277 | 4,497 |
| 2014 | 120 | 85.8% | 788 | 3,530 | 6,255 |
| 2013 | 83 | 86.7% | 1,775 | 3,200 | 4,390 |
| 2011 | 58 | 91.4% | 2,274 | 4,634 | 5,790 |
| 2010 | 57 | 86.0% | 1,323 | 2,642 | 4,228 |
How Long Does a Can-am Outlander Last?
Based on 382 Can-am Outlander vehicles on UK roads.
Can-am Outlander Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Can-am Outlander MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Can-am Outlander
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.4% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
85.8% MOT pass rate from 120 tests
The best year to buy a used Can-am Outlander is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 58 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Can-am Outlander Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can-am Outlander THIS CAR | 88.1% | 1,378 | 2,550 mi | 16 yrs |
| Can-am Spyder | 91.9% | 5,220 | 9,281 mi | 18 yrs |
| Can-am Spyder Rt | 92% | 992 | 12,852 mi | 16 yrs |
| Can-am Unknown | 91.6% | 701 | 2,835 mi | 12 yrs |
| Chevrolet Unknown | 85.2% | 1,384 | 43,354 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Can-am Spyder (91.9% pass rate) and the Can-am Spyder Rt (92.0% pass rate), the Can-am Outlander trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Can-am Outlander has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.1% across 1,378 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is registration plate missing with 13 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Can-am Outlander owner drives around 244 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Can-am Outlander models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.