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WJ16 FXX

2016 Subaru Outback

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FXX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 108,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 94,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,188 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,821 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 49,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,892 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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WJ16 FXX is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Gold 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 WJ16 FXX, 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 WJ16 FXX registered?

WJ16 FXX is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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