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157 RBF

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,922 mi
Last recorded73,922 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration157 RBF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 73,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,716 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,832 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 41,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,924 miles

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

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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157 RBF is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 157 RBF, 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 157 RBF registered?

157 RBF is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is 157 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 157 RBF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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