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BL07 RUO

2007 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 RUO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,735 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 135,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,969 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,901 miles

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT

Fail 8 Sep 2015 112,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,831 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,503 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,503 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,631 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,983 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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BL07 RUO is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 87,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL07 RUO, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL07 RUO is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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