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BL08 XGF

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XGF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,429 miles

most suspension components and some under side body areas showing corrosion.

some brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

most suspension components and some under side body areas showing corrosion.

some brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 10 May 2016 97,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2016 97,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,573 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes cracked/splitting

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 50,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front suspension arm rear bushes cracked/splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 40,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre breaking up, bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracked and wearing uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,736 miles

nearside rear tyre breaking up, bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracked and wearing uneven

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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BL08 XGF is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL08 XGF, 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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BL08 XGF is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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