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SM16 FLJ

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,214 mi
Last recorded83,214 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 FLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 83,214 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front clutch pedal wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2025 75,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 67,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 60,923 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 55,564 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 48,162 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

Pass 15 May 2020 35,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,243 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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SM16 FLJ is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM16 FLJ, 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 SM16 FLJ registered?

SM16 FLJ is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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