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SL16 ECV

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,785 mi
Last recorded101,785 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 ECV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 101,785 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,310 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,054 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 33,009 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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SL16 ECV is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL16 ECV, 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 SL16 ECV registered?

SL16 ECV is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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