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GB59 MAY

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,104 mi
Last recorded126,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB59 MAY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 126,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 119,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,827 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 114,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 103,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 70,171 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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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GB59 MAY is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GB59 MAY, 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 GB59 MAY registered?

GB59 MAY is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GB59 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB59 MAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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