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BN61 LPJ

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,400 miles

Large dent in O/S/F wing

N/S/R seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat being fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2020 121,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Large dent in O/S/F wing

N/S/R seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat being fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,317 miles

N/S/F tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,855 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,007 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 52,007 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,238 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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BN61 LPJ is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 BN61 LPJ, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN61 LPJ registered?

BN61 LPJ is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is BN61 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 LPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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