2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric · SW16 CTU

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status following a clean MOT pass on 29 December 2025 at 95,077 miles. This result indicates that the significant mechanical and braking issues identified in late 2024 have been addressed. While the history shows a period of neglect leading to a failure, the lack of defects in the two most recent tests suggests the current owner has performed the necessary repairs to bring the vehicle back to standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles annually. There is a notable burst of activity between May 2023 at 88,113 miles and October 2024 at 91,935 miles, where the vehicle covered only 3,800 miles in over seventeen months. This lower usage coincides with the period where corrosion faults began, suggesting potential periods of standing or intermittent use before the recent acceleration to 3,100 miles in the final year. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking system and the front suspension geometry. The record shows recurring corrosion on both the inner and outer rear brake pipes from 2023 through late 2024. Although these were cleared, the presence of grease on the pipes in previous tests suggests an attempt to hide leaks or simply mask surface rust. Additionally, because the offside front suspension arm ball joint and nearside track rod end were flagged for deteriorated boots in 2024, these components should be checked for signs of grease leakage or excessive play to ensure the replacements were not merely cosmetic.