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GL16 XCS

2016 Subaru Outback

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,551 mi
Last recorded157,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 XCS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 157,551 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 157,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 144,592 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 144,592 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,382 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 121,417 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,731 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,132 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 88,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,862 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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GL16 XCS is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL16 XCS, 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 GL16 XCS registered?

GL16 XCS is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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