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C16 LUM

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,517 mi
Last recorded40,517 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 LUM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 40,517 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 40,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 30,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 28,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 22,368 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,951 miles

all four tyres cracking up

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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C16 LUM is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 C16 LUM, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C16 LUM registered?

C16 LUM is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is C16 LUM safe to buy?

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