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SV17 PBY

2017 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV17 PBY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,083 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,964 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 39,225 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,749 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 34,749 miles

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

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

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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SV17 PBY is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV17 PBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV17 PBY registered?

SV17 PBY is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is SV17 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV17 PBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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