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BL65 YNN

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,978 mi
Last recorded149,978 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 YNN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 149,978 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 149,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 136,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc lipped but not excessively. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to wear low (2.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc lipped but not excessively. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in dirt - unable to inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 116,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 113,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,705 miles

wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 97,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,674 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,286 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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BL65 YNN is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL65 YNN, 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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BL65 YNN is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 February 2016.

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