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SW16 HJF

2016 Subaru Outback

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 HJF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 80,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,884 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,538 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 33,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (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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SW16 HJF is a 2016 Subaru Outback in White 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 SW16 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW16 HJF?

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What year was SW16 HJF registered?

SW16 HJF is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is SW16 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 HJF 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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