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P700 VFC

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,461 mi
Last recorded48,461 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 VFC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 36,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 32,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 28,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 23,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 17,423 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body component corrosion

Fail 8 May 2019 17,423 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body component corrosion

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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P700 VFC is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue 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 P700 VFC, 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 P700 VFC registered?

P700 VFC is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is P700 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P700 VFC 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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