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LF16 XEN

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,896 mi
Last recorded85,896 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 XEN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 3mm, both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres inner edge bald, both sides.

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 40,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,910 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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LF16 XEN is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF16 XEN, 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 LF16 XEN registered?

LF16 XEN is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is LF16 XEN safe to buy?

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