2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L Hybrid electric · ST20 RPY

The Mitsubishi Outlander presents a stable but concerning maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 August 2025 at 26,611 miles passed, yet it carried an advisory for cracking and perishing rear tyres, a fault that has persisted across multiple inspections. This is not a vehicle with a clean bill of health. The pattern suggests cosmetic and structural tyre deterioration is being managed reactively rather than proactively, with advisories rolling forward rather than being permanently resolved. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very low usage. Between the failed test on 20 August 2024 at 20,559 miles and the pass on 21 August 2025 at 26,611 miles, the vehicle covered 6,052 miles in twelve months, a sharp increase from the prior annual average of roughly 4,400 miles. Before that, the jump from 15,037 miles in August 2023 to 20,559 miles in August 2024 was 5,522 miles. The car has been driven more in the last two years than in the first four, yet the tyre faults predate this increase and were already present at just 15,037 miles in August 2023. The 2024 failure at 20,559 miles was the most serious entry, with both front tyres suffering structural tears and cuts deep enough to expose ply or cords, an immediate danger that required replacement before the retest passed the same day. A buyer should treat the recurring tyre advisories as a symptom of broader neglect rather than simple wear. Cracking and perishing across all four tyres at 15,037 miles, followed by structural front tyre failure at 20,559 miles, points to prolonged standing, UV exposure, or age-related degradation rather than high-mileage use. Inspect all four tyres for sidewall condition, date codes, and uneven wear. Examine suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs for deterioration consistent with a vehicle that may have sat stationary for extended periods. Check brake discs and calipers for corrosion and binding, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from seized components due to lack of regular use. Verify the exhaust system for corrosion and confirm that all emissions readings remain within limits given the low annual mileage and potential for incomplete warm-up cycles.