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VE16 LEF

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,584 mi
Last recorded128,584 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 LEF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,584 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 115,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,040 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,236 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,892 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 70,892 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4500 miles?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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VE16 LEF is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue 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 VE16 LEF, 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

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What year was VE16 LEF registered?

VE16 LEF is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is VE16 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 LEF 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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