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J8 WRU

2016 Subaru Xv

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,958 mi
Last recorded42,958 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WRU
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 42,958 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 34,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 26,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 21,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 14,759 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 14,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 10,609 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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J8 WRU is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 43,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J8 WRU registered?

J8 WRU is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is J8 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 WRU 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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