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78 FW

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,389 mi
Last recorded88,389 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander64,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 FW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear motor bush split

Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,875 miles

Rear axle bush worn

Front strut gaiters torn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,379 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 38,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,554 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 31,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,749 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2018 18,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 18,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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78 FW is a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 64,972 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 78 FW, 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 11 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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78 FW is a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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