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R121 TAF

2017 Subaru Xv

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,666 mi
Last recorded115,666 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Xv38,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 TAF
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted restricting view of under componants

Fail 15 May 2026 115,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted restricting view of under componants

Pass 6 May 2025 110,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view of under componants

Fail 5 May 2025 110,171 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view of under componants

Pass 22 May 2024 102,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 97,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bumper and n/s/r tail light cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 54,786 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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R121 TAF is a 2017 Subaru Xv in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 38,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Subaru Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R121 TAF is a 2017 Subaru Xv, first registered on 12 April 2017.

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