Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Can Am Unknown?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Can Am Unknown?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Can Am Unknown?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Can Am Unknown?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Can Am Unknown (2016)

159 real MOT outcomes analysed • 6.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Can Am Unknown

CarHunch analysed 159 real MOT records for the 2016 Can Am Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 73.9% below UK average

6.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

2,066

typical mileage

734–3,122 middle half

0.6%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.02

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Can Am Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Can Am Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

734

low mileage

2,066

typical

3,122

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Can Am Unknown vehicles fall between 734 and 3,122 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.02

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Can Am Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

38.5%

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9.6%

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
9.6%

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
7.7%

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
7.7%

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
7.7%

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
7.7%

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
7.7%

Vehicle Modified For Film Purposes.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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