2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · DX66 VCC

The Mitsubishi Outlander presents a broadly stable mechanical condition following its most recent MOT on 21 May 2026 at 96,846 miles, where it passed without any advisory items. The tester did, however, record impact damage to the high-voltage battery cover or casing located beneath the vehicle. On a plug-in hybrid of this age, that is a notable finding. A compromised battery casing can expose high-voltage components to moisture, road debris, and further structural knocks, so this warrants close inspection before purchase. The overall maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor improving, but rather a mixed picture of generally sound mechanical upkeep punctuated by a recurring tyre issue and a fresh, potentially costly battery-casing defect. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the July 2022 test at 70,904 miles and the July 2023 test at 78,557 miles, the car covered 7,653 miles. From July 2023 to July 2024 it added 5,884 miles, then 6,587 miles to the July 2025 test at 91,028 miles, and finally 5,818 miles to the May 2026 test at 96,846 miles. Annual distances are gradually declining, which often indicates a shift from regular commuting to lighter, local use. There are no suspicious gaps in the record, and the yearly intervals suggest the car has been in continuous service rather than sitting unused for long periods. The most persistent fault across this history is the offside rear tyre. In both the July 2025 test at 91,028 miles and the July 2024 test at 84,441 miles, the tester flagged the offside rear tyre as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing, and worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge. A single advisory on one tyre could be an isolated puncture or alignment issue, but the same axle and side appearing twice suggests a deeper underlying cause. Buyers should have the rear suspension geometry checked for misalignment, inspect the offside rear suspension bushes and coil spring seating for wear, and examine the wheel arch liner and undertrim for anything rubbing against the tyre sidewall. Edge wear on one side typically points to toe or camber deviation rather than simple underinflation. Beyond the tyre, the impact damage to the high-voltage battery casing is the single most important item to verify. A buyer should get the vehicle on a lift and inspect the underside of the battery housing for cracks, displaced shielding, or signs of water ingress around the high-voltage connectors. Any corrosion or moisture near the battery casing on a 2016 Outlander PHEV raises the risk of insulation faults, dashboard warning lights, or expensive battery-pack replacement. The rest of the MOT record is clean, with no brake, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects noted across five consecutive annual tests, which speaks well of the car's general condition. Still, the battery casing and the recurring offside rear tyre wear are the two areas that demand a thorough physical inspection before committing to purchase.