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FP16 VFF

2016 Subaru Outback

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 VFF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 100,793 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 100,793 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,318 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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FP16 VFF is a 2016 Subaru Outback in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP16 VFF, 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 FP16 VFF registered?

FP16 VFF is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is FP16 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 VFF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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