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BN08 EYC

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,879 mi
Last recorded185,879 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EYC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 185,879 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 185,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 180,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 174,351 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 169,740 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 169,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 148,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018
Fail 3 Feb 2018 138,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,496 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,473 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,553 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 70,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,772 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 EYC is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN08 EYC?

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What year was BN08 EYC registered?

BN08 EYC is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is BN08 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 EYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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