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CU16 SBZ

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,085 mi
Last recorded121,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander60,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 SBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,085 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front covers have a light covering of grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 121,085 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear motor front most mount. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front covers have a light covering of grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle/diff support bush deteriorated/ movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 114,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle/diff support bush deteriorated/ movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,307 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 87,307 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,632 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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CU16 SBZ 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 70%.

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 CU16 SBZ, 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 CU16 SBZ registered?

CU16 SBZ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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