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S8 ARN

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 ARN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,197 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,434 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 47,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,126 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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S8 ARN is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 S8 ARN, 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 S8 ARN registered?

S8 ARN is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is S8 ARN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 ARN 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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