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BU16 VWW

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 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 VWW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,478 miles

Rear diff mounting has movement and needs attention!

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 74,467 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff mounting has movement and needs attention!

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,265 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 33,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 33,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (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 VWW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black 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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

BU16 VWW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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