Subaru OUTBACK - 2016
124.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru OUTBACK, model year 2016.
Sample size: 796 cars, 1,597 tests and 1,992 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 796 cars
The 2016 Subaru Outback shows an overall defect rate of 125 per 100 vehicles, which is 17% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, it performs particularly well in categories such as Steering, where it has significantly fewer defects compared to the average. The model also excels in Lights & Electrics, Body/Structure, Equipment, and other areas, all showing lower defect rates. While defect rates increase with mileage, the Outback remains consistent, particularly in the 0–31,000 mile range where it has a higher defect rate than average. Overall, it is a reliable choice, with fewer issues than similar vehicles.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 796 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 2.3% better
76.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 90.1% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 8.0% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 35.8% better
16.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 16.4% better
133.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 63.7% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 54.5% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 61.9% better
4.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 417
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 253
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 169
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 165
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 122
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 53
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 51
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 50
Serious faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9