2016 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · S777 JUT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend regarding the steering and suspension components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 65,279 miles passed, the tester flagged play in the offside front steering rack inner joints. This specific fault was also an advisory during the November 2024 test at 60,443 miles, indicating that the mechanical wear has not been rectified despite being identified a year prior. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Since the clean record in October 2021 at 35,699 miles, the car has followed a steady usage profile without long periods of inactivity or rapid accumulation. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle was used sparingly, yet the appearance of wear on bushes and joints between 2023 and 2024 indicates that rubber-based components are degrading due to age rather than just high distance driven. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front steering assembly to ensure the inner rack joints have actually been replaced. The recurring nature of the suspension arm bushes noted in 2023 at 52,995 miles suggests the front-end geometry may be nearing a comprehensive overhaul. Additionally, verify the current brake state, as the rear pads were already at a critical 2mm in 2022, and the low mileage driven since then means they may have reached the end of their service life if not previously replaced.