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YT16 PBZ

2016 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 PBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 143,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

slight leak on rear differential - sump bung

Fail 26 Jun 2026 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and also low - with uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

slight leak on rear differential - sump bung

Pass 9 Jun 2025 134,112 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield fixings corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,353 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight weep from osf driveshaft seal

Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,510 miles

both front tyres uneven wear on edges

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,543 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,445 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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YT16 PBZ is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Silver 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 YT16 PBZ, 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 YT16 PBZ registered?

YT16 PBZ is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 May 2016.

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