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YH16 OLS

2016 Subaru Outback

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,976 mi
Last recorded89,976 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 OLS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 89,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 80,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 77,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 68,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 55,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,689 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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YH16 OLS is a 2016 Subaru Outback in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH16 OLS, 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 YH16 OLS registered?

YH16 OLS is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is YH16 OLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 OLS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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