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987 BFJ

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,222 mi
Last recorded26,222 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander60,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration987 BFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 26,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 22,387 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 20,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 17,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 17,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 13,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 12,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 10,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine under trays fitted

offside and nearside front tyres wearing edges

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 8,604 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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987 BFJ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 60,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 987 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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987 BFJ is a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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