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AE08 HRR

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,884 mi
Last recorded115,884 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 HRR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,769 miles

all tyres starting to crack/split in outer part of tread

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to crack/split in outer part of tread

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,683 miles

Slight leak of grease around bouth front drive shaft inner gaitor clips

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 45,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,365 miles

There is approxmetely three inches of water inside of the nearside rear light cluster unit.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,622 miles

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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AE08 HRR is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 HRR, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 HRR registered?

AE08 HRR is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AE08 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 HRR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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