Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT reliable? We analysed 180 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT.
Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 81 | 84.0% | 23,270 | 33,284 | 59,721 |
| 2021 | 72 | 88.9% | 21,922 | 28,988 | 40,422 |
Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.9% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
84.0% MOT pass rate from 81 tests
The best year to buy a used Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.9% across 72 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT THIS CAR | 87.8% | 180 | 29,802 mi | — yrs |
| Subaru Impreza | 75.7% | 915,729 | 83,083 mi | 33 yrs |
| Subaru Forester | 76.1% | 456,470 | 85,220 mi | 29 yrs |
| Subaru Legacy | 72.5% | 349,986 | 96,000 mi | 35 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line Executive D | 87.4% | 413 | 43,169 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Subaru Impreza (75.7% pass rate) and the Subaru Forester (76.1% pass rate), the Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 180 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Subaru Outback Limited Sym AWD CVT owner drives around 7,946 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.