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PJ62 OTC

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,162 mi
Last recorded125,162 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 OTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 109,337 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal levelling switch (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 101,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,203 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 92,928 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 85,884 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 85,883 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 75,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,413 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,413 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,377 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted restricting view of components

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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PJ62 OTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 76,291 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ62 OTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ62 OTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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