2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · DV66 TZP

The Mitsubishi Outlander presents a stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 9 November 2021 at 83,722 miles with only a minor advisory for an offside front outer tyre cut. That advisory was not severe enough to reach the ply or cords, and no other faults were recorded. However, the record shows a notable gap of nearly five years without a subsequent test, leaving the current mechanical condition unverified. Buyers should treat this as a significant unknown, as critical components like brakes, suspension bushes, and structural integrity cannot be confirmed without a fresh inspection. The mileage pattern reveals a sharp drop in usage after the last test. Between September 2019 at 52,811 miles and November 2020 at 70,812 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 18,000 miles in just over a year. Yet from November 2020 to November 2021, it added only about 12,900 miles, and since then it has recorded zero further MOT entries despite being nearly ten years old. This suggests the vehicle may have been standing idle or used very sparingly, which can cause its own problems, including seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and corrosion in the exhaust or underbody from prolonged standing. Earlier advisories point to recurring attention on rear braking and tyre wear. The tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin in November 2020, and in September 2019 both rear tyres were worn on inner edges alongside uneven wear on the nearside front. Inner-edge tyre wear typically indicates tracking or suspension geometry issues, possibly worn track rod ends or deteriorated suspension bushes. A buyer should inspect the rear brake discs and calipers for scoring or binding, check the condition of all tyres for age-related cracking, and examine the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system. Given the five-year gap in testing, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advisable. Focus on structural rust, brake system integrity, and suspension component condition, as these areas deteriorate without regular use and were flagged in earlier records.