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J17 BTW

2016 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,860 mi
Last recorded64,860 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 BTW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 37,774 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,027 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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J17 BTW is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J17 BTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J17 BTW?

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What year was J17 BTW registered?

J17 BTW is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is J17 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 BTW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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