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EY16 XVS

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,872 mi
Last recorded137,872 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 XVS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 137,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Connecting to flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 125,846 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 105,244 miles

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

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

t p m s warning light on

Pass 22 May 2023 83,436 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,663 miles

tyre warning light on

Fail 22 Mar 2022 58,663 miles

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

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2021 37,926 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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EY16 XVS is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY16 XVS, 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 EY16 XVS registered?

EY16 XVS is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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