2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · WN68 AAU

A largely unremarkable MOT history accompanies this 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, with the most recent test on 28 October 2025 recording a clean pass and no advisories, which suggests that the rectification work following the 2023 failure has been carried out to an acceptable standard. Across the four tests listed, the only recorded failure occurred on 26 October 2023, when nearside windscreen wiper effectiveness and the offside side repeater lamp were categorised as Major defects, alongside advisories for pitted or scored front brake discs and thinning rear brake pads. The subsequent test the following day returned a clean pass, confirming that those Major items were addressed before the vehicle returned to the road. The 2024 test introduced two tyre-related advisories covering nearside rear tread and offside rear sidewall deterioration, but no structural, suspension, or corrosion concerns have been flagged at any point in the recorded history, and the overall trend across the last three tests appears stable rather than deteriorating. At 52,388 miles on an eight-year-old vehicle, the Outlander is accumulating roughly 6,500 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for its age and avoids the elevated wear rates associated with high-mileage examples. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent, indicating regular rather than sporadic use. This kind of moderate, steady usage tends to be kinder to components such as the drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake system than either very low mileage with extended standing periods or exceptionally high annual accumulation. Mechanically, the recorded mileage suggests that consumable items should be at a normal stage of their service life rather than approaching early replacement. For a prospective buyer, the key areas to scrutinise on inspection are the braking and tyre conditions that have previously drawn advisories. The 2023 advisory noted front brake disc pitting and scoring; on a test drive, listen for any brake squeal or grinding under moderate application and feel for pedal pulsation or judder through the footwell, which would indicate the discs have worn beyond their service limit and require replacement rather than just refurbishment. The rear brake pads were also flagged as thinning, so check that the rear calipers are binding or seizing by confirming the vehicle rolls freely on a level surface with the handbrake released and that the rear discs show an even, unworn surface without a raised lip on the outer edge. Inspect the tyres closely for uneven shoulder wear, which can point to suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes or top mounts, and examine the sidewalls for the cracking and perishing previously noted on the offside rear. Additionally, pay close attention to the electrical items that caused the 2023 failure. Operate both front wiper settings and the washer system to confirm effective screen clearance across the full swept area, particularly the nearside driver's side, and cycle all indicator functions including the side repeaters to verify lamp operation. With the vehicle elevated or by turning the steering lock-to-lock with the engine running, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front MacPherson struts or anti-roll bar linkages, as no suspension advisories have yet appeared but the braking component wear suggests the underpinnings are working hard. Finally, given the front brake disc advisory, inspect the brake fluid for dark discolouration and confirm the fluid has been changed within the last two years, as the braking system has clearly been under regular use and the hydraulic fluid will be subject to contamination from the worn disc surfaces.