2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · DN18 WPK

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, dated 1 June 2026, recorded a pass with no defects noted; however, the very same date shows a prior failed test on the same inspection, which was subsequently resolved before the pass was issued. The failed items were a non-functioning nearside front windscreen washer, classified as a major defect, and an insecure nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover that had split and could no longer prevent ingress of dirt, also a major defect. An advisory was additionally raised for both rear brake pads wearing thin at approximately two to three millimetres of friction material remaining. Considering the broader history, the vehicle has passed consistently since at least 2023, with the only previous advisories relating to front tyres worn close to the legal limit in mid-2024, which suggests that routine consumable wear has been monitored. The simultaneous pass and fail on the same day indicates that minor rectification work was completed in order to achieve certification, and overall the maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than deteriorating, though attention is warranted to the steering and braking items flagged. With 71,981 miles recorded over approximately eight years, the Outlander averages around 9,000 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment and implies regular use rather than long periods of standing. There are no obvious gaps in the recorded test history that would suggest extended inactivity, and the mileage accumulation appears consistent and incremental between tests, pointing to steady usage that should have kept mechanical components, seals, and lubricants functioning normally. This kind of average mileage generally means that major wear items including suspension bushes, brake discs, and the clutch or drivetrain components would have experienced progressive but not excessive wear, and the timing belt or auxiliary drive components should be reviewed against the manufacturer service schedule given the eight-year interval. Buyers should pay particular attention to the track rod end issue flagged on the nearside front, as a split dust cover will accelerate wear of the ball joint through contamination, and replacement of the complete track rod end rather than just the cover is the standard correct repair. On a test drive, listen and feel for any knocking or clunking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, vagueness in steering response, uneven or stepped tyre wear across the front pair, and any play when the road wheels are rocked with the steering loaded. Given the advisory on the rear brake pads, inspect both rear discs for lipping or corrosion, as worn pads combined with a standing vehicle can accelerate disc corrosion, and verify that the rear calipers are not binding by checking for uneven pad wear and ensuring the handbrake holds and releases cleanly. The front tyre advisories from 2024 suggest front-end geometry may merit a check, particularly for alignment and tracking, and any new tyres fitted since should be inspected for even wear across the tread. Beyond the recorded defects, an eight-year-old vehicle with average mileage warrants a broader condition inspection. Check all tyres, including the spare or space saver, for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, which can compromise integrity even if tread depth remains legal, and verify that all four tyres are of matching type and age where possible. Examine the underbody and suspension arms for surface corrosion typical of UK roads, paying particular attention to brake and fuel lines, the exhaust mounting rubbers, and any structural seams. Given the vehicle is approaching nine years of age, confirm the age and condition of the twelve-volt battery, as original fitments often degrade by this point, and review service records for evidence of timely replacement of brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid where applicable, and spark plugs if petrol, as time-based fluid degradation can occur irrespective of mileage. Finally, ensure the Mitsubishi service book or digital history corroborates that the timing chain or belt, depending on the engine variant fitted to this Outlander, has been renewed within the manufacturer specified interval.