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RX16 HFJ

2016 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,927 mi
Last recorded107,927 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 HFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,572 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 72,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,802 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 22,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 12,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 10,812 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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RX16 HFJ is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Gold 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 RX16 HFJ, 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 RX16 HFJ registered?

RX16 HFJ is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is RX16 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 HFJ 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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