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BU16 VWA

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander60,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 114,741 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 105,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 26 Jul 2025 105,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,548 miles

rear brake pads worn / wearing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres no tread on outer edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,842 miles

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 VWA is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

BU16 VWA is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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