2016 Subaru Outback · 2,595 MOT tests
2016 Subaru Outback reliability
2016 Subaru Outbacks fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Outback years (2,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- 14.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 64,151
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,595
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Subaru Outback
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Suspension3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.97%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.89%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.81%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.66%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.27%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (2.16%)
Other years
Every Subaru Outback year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Subaru Outback reliable?
2016 Subaru Outbacks fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Outback years (2,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Subaru Outback MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.97% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.5% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Subaru Outback have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Subaru Outback shows 64,151 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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