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SP17 VYU

2017 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,533 mi
Last recorded66,533 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 VYU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 66,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres are 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 66,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres are 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,135 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,054 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 45,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,215 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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SP17 VYU is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Grey 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 Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP17 VYU, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP17 VYU registered?

SP17 VYU is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is SP17 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 VYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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