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BJ08 TGN

2008 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,608 mi
Last recorded118,608 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TGN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 118,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhuast joints rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 97,742 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,592 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,591 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust corroded

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

Front Exhaust noisy heat shield rattling (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,645 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside wiper blade not clearing the screen very well

offside rear tyre has a small cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,656 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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BJ08 TGN is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ08 TGN, 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 BJ08 TGN registered?

BJ08 TGN is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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