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BU16 MBO

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,160 mi
Last recorded165,160 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander60,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 165,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 150,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 141,152 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 141,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 128,643 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,395 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 117,395 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 104,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 104,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 82,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 65,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 38,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 33,330 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 33,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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BU16 MBO is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 60,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU16 MBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU16 MBO registered?

BU16 MBO is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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