2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · SA16 CFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a slight decline in preventative maintenance. During the test on 17 April 2026 at 86,760 miles, the car failed due to an inoperative registration plate lamp and reversing lamp. While it passed immediately after these electrical faults were rectified, the presence of rear brake discs being pitted and scored suggests that the previous owner is only addressing mechanical issues once they reach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing routine component replacements. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 63,071 miles and April 2025 at 78,411 miles, the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles with a steady usage profile. The lack of advisories in the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates that the vehicle was in good mechanical condition during that period, though the recent failure at the higher mileage marks the beginning of wear-related components requiring attention. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the rear braking system to determine if the pitting on the discs is surface-level corrosion or deep structural thinning. Given the tester flagged the discs as worn, the calipers should also be checked for signs of seizing or binding which leads to uneven scoring. Because the vehicle is approaching 90,000 miles, a physical check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is also advisable, as these are common points of failure on the Outlander that do not always appear in MOT records until they become significant defects.