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WJ16 FYB

2016 Subaru Xv

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FYB
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,033 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 82,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 63,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,166 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 46,160 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 26,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 14,011 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 14,011 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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WJ16 FYB is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 43,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ16 FYB registered?

WJ16 FYB is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is WJ16 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 FYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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