2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · WN66 JSX

The defining mechanical picture for this 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is one of broadly stable roadworthiness punctuated by isolated, minor non-conformities, the latest of which was an unblemished pass on 26 August 2026 with no defects recorded. Across eight recorded tests spanning 2021 to 2026, the vehicle has accrued just two failures, both for trivial rectification items: an offside front headlamp aim defect in August 2023 and an ineffective windscreen wiper in August 2025. Both were corrected and the car passed on the same visits. The advisory profile is similarly restrained, limited to the same 2025 test where tyre wear at the legal limit on the nearside front and both rear tyres was noted alongside the dashboard obstruction, which was removed before testing. There is no pattern of corrosion advisories, no recurring brake or suspension concerns, and no structural deterioration flagged across the five-year testing window. Annual mileage accumulation of approximately 7,663 miles sits squarely within typical parameters for a ten-year-old vehicle and is consistent across the recorded period, with no sudden spikes or extended absences from testing. The continuous annual test history from 2021 through 2026 confirms the vehicle has been in regular use rather than laid up for prolonged periods, which means rubber components, brake friction material and drivetrain lubricants have been subject to normal operational wear rather than the deterioration associated with long-term standing. The modest mileage accumulation also suggests that consumables have not been subjected to the accelerated wear that high-mileage examples of this model typically exhibit, though the recorded figures alone cannot confirm the regularity of interim servicing. For a prospective buyer, the inspection priorities should focus on the components already touched by the MOT record. The August 2025 advisory relating to the nearside front and both rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on the edge indicates a potential tracking or alignment issue, and this warrants a thorough check of current tyre condition across all four corners along with measurement of the front and rear wheel alignment to ensure uneven shoulder wear has not returned. On a test drive, listen for any steering pull to one side, uneven tramline following on straight roads, or excessive wander, all of which would suggest the geometry has drifted since the advisory was raised. Given the wiper failure recorded in 2025, verify the full sweep of both front wiper blades across the entire swept area without smearing, particularly at the top of the passenger side where wiper linkage wear on the Outlander can leave unwiped zones. The headlamp aim failure on the offside front in 2023 should also be revisited during a physical inspection. Check that both headlamps project an even, level beam pattern on a flat surface approximately ten metres ahead, with the horizontal cut-off sitting at or just below the lamp centreline, as manual levelling mechanisms or fatigued adjustment linkages can permit creep back out of specification. Beyond the recorded items, examine the underside for any signs of corrosion on the rear subframe, suspension arms and brake pipe unions, as the Outlander is known to be susceptible in these areas, particularly around the wheel arches and jacking points. During the test drive, listen for clonks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, feel for any vibration through the brake pedal under firm stopping, and verify that the clutch and automatic gear selection, depending on the transmission variant, operate smoothly without hesitation or judder, as any issues here would not have been captured by the MOT record itself.