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BN16 OAO

2016 Subaru Xv

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,698 mi
Last recorded87,698 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 OAO
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,698 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 87,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,485 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,101 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,960 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 65,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 52,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,604 miles

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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BN16 OAO is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BN16 OAO registered?

BN16 OAO is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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