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SL66 DTX

2016 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 DTX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 95,981 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,129 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,164 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,352 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 40,352 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 31,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges, on the front tyres worn below limit due to tracking being out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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SL66 DTX is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Silver 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 SL66 DTX, 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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SL66 DTX is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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