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CU16 RTZ

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,670 mi
Last recorded49,670 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 RTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 49,670 miles

engine covers under trays present

Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,526 miles

*REAR DIFFERENTIAL BRACE/BRACKET CORRODED*

Fail 19 Mar 2025 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

*REAR DIFFERENTIAL BRACE/BRACKET CORRODED*

Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,297 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 41,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1x 17" wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1x26" wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,834 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 21,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,735 miles

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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CU16 RTZ is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU16 RTZ, 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.

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What year was CU16 RTZ registered?

CU16 RTZ is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is CU16 RTZ safe to buy?

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