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RO16 NPN

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 NPN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,276 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,276 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test object holder mounted to windscreen ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS amber warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,757 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,098 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,262 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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RO16 NPN 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 77.8%.

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 RO16 NPN, 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 RO16 NPN registered?

RO16 NPN is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is RO16 NPN safe to buy?

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