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N40 USE

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,568 mi
Last recorded83,568 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 USE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 68,412 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,537 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to wear

Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,747 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,198 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,809 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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N40 USE is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N40 USE, 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 N40 USE registered?

N40 USE is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is N40 USE safe to buy?

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