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WH16 RLO

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,828 mi
Last recorded84,828 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 RLO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 84,828 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 84,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,362 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,700 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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WH16 RLO is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WH16 RLO, 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 WH16 RLO registered?

WH16 RLO is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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