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AB55 RAT

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,977 mi
Last recorded107,977 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander72,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 RAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 107,977 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf +osr + nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,621 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row x2

Fail 12 Dec 2023 93,621 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row x2

Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,277 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 86,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 79,748 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working advise water inside lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,430 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,578 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 65,577 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,078 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 47,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,068 miles

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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AB55 RAT is a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 72,853 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 AB55 RAT, 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 13 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB55 RAT is a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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