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BU16 VVZ

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,722 mi
Last recorded77,722 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander60,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 VVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 77,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested wheel seized (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,619 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 57,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,450 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 50,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55x18v (5.2.3 (e))

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 VVZ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

BU16 VVZ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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