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SP16 RAD

2016 Subaru Xv

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,859 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 72,859 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 68,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 62,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,132 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear joint at silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 May 2022 49,477 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 42,607 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2020 34,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 26,404 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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SP16 RAD is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 43,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP16 RAD registered?

SP16 RAD is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is SP16 RAD safe to buy?

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