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BN08 EWD

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,833 mi
Last recorded164,833 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EWD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 164,833 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 164,833 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 161,574 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 161,566 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 156,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 148,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 148,917 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low/mishapened (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low/mishapened (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,415 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,415 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,262 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 108,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,279 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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BN08 EWD is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN08 EWD, 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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BN08 EWD is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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