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BU16 XPJ

2016 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,819 mi
Last recorded63,819 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 63,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 55,575 miles

Nearside Front DRL lamp insecure

Nearside Front fog lamp inop. and insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,348 miles

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

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

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How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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BU16 XPJ is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU16 XPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 XPJ registered?

BU16 XPJ is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 XPJ safe to buy?

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