Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV S A (2016)
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV S A
CarHunch analysed 154 real MOT records for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Outlander PHEV is a serious reliability red flag: just 12.9% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, with the hybrid-electric variant showing an even worse 2.9% pass rate. The good news is there are no dangerous defects on record and failure rates are negligible at 0.05 per vehicle, suggesting most issues are minor or advisory-level rather than safety-critical.
At 56,500 miles median (reasonable for a 2016), these cars are failing because of accumulated small faults rather than abuse or age. Before committing to one, budget for multiple visits to a specialist who understands the hybrid powertrain's unique systems—electrics, battery management, and regenerative braking are likely where the failures cluster—and always get a full pre-purchase inspection.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (89%) | 137 | 2.9% | 0 |
| Electric (11%) | 17 | 93.6% | 0.41 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV S A vehicles fall between 55,518 and 56,518 miles.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4h PHEV S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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