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Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT reliable? We analysed 4,818 real MOT tests across 1,163 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,818 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.6%
Typical Mileage
38,098mi
Annual Mileage
8,795mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT.

Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.7%
2021
87%
2020
85.9%
2019

Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24

Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,579 mi/yr
Typical
8,795 mi/yr
Average
10,915 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,408 mi/yr

Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 713 85.7% 23,742 35,830 51,996
2020 3,041 87.0% 24,882 37,578 54,659
2019 965 85.9% 27,194 40,731 57,570

How Long Does a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT Last?

Based on 1,163 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
38,098 mi
75th Percentile
55,486 mi
95th Percentile
89,056 mi
Max Recorded
165,232 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

87.0% MOT pass rate from 3,041 tests

Year to avoid
2021

85.7% MOT pass rate from 713 tests

The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.0% across 3,041 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT THIS CAR 86.6% 4,818 38,098 mi — yrs
Mitsubishi L200 74.1% 1,362,678 80,302 mi 29 yrs
Mitsubishi Shogun 71.9% 1,312,716 107,142 mi 37 yrs
Mitsubishi Colt 72.5% 950,325 59,666 mi 30 yrs
Lambretta Gp 200 88.2% 2,023 2,623 mi 57 yrs

Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?

The Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 4,818 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT owner drives around 8,795 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.

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.

Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT reliable?
Based on 4,818 MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT has a 86.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT do per year?
The typical Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT does around 8,795 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT is 2020 with a 87.0% pass rate across 3,041 tests.