2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · B3 JAG

The Mitsubishi Outlander presents a stable but recently deteriorating maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 January 2026 at 64,222 miles, initially failed due to a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system before passing on the same day. That same test flagged multiple advisories: an offside rear tyre cut, thin offside rear brake pads, deteriorated track rod end dust covers on both sides, and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. The recurrence of TPMS faults, failing in both February 2025 and January 2026, suggests the system has not been permanently repaired and may require sensor replacement rather than a simple reset. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2024 pass at 45,903 miles and the February 2025 test at 55,555 miles, the vehicle covered 9,652 miles in twelve months. The subsequent jump to 64,222 miles by January 2026 represents 8,667 miles over approximately eleven months, confirming a steady annual rate of roughly 8,500 to 9,500 miles. The record is complete with no significant gaps, and the clean passes in 2024 and early 2025 indicate the vehicle was well maintained before the cluster of defects emerged in the latest test cycle. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. Both track rod end ball joint dust covers have deteriorated, which allows dirt and moisture ingress and accelerates joint wear. Check for play in the steering and any knocking over bumps. The offside rear brake pads were wearing thin at the most recent test, so inspect the disc condition and caliper operation on that side to rule out a binding caliper causing uneven wear. The nearside front tyre worn on the edge points to possible tracking misalignment or a worn suspension bush, so have the four-wheel alignment checked. The TPMS fault has recurred across two consecutive annual tests, meaning the system likely has a failing sensor or a control module fault that has been repeatedly reset rather than repaired. Finally, inspect the offside rear tyre cut in person to confirm it has not deepened to expose the ply or cords since the January 2026 advisory.