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VVJ 256

2020 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,882 mi
Last recorded61,882 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Subaru Outback32,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVJ 256
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2020
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,882 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 43,669 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 43,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (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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VVJ 256 is a 2020 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 32,542 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 VVJ 256, 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 6 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VVJ 256 registered?

VVJ 256 is a 2020 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is VVJ 256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVJ 256 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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