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BN08 ZGS

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZGS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,174 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,068 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Tracking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 90,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

tracking

Pass 10 May 2016 84,359 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not deep enough to expose body cords

Pass 14 May 2015 80,492 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 80,433 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust boxes flanges corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 73,183 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,189 miles

o/s and n/s/f brake pads appear worn

o/s/r brake pad worn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 48,123 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

o/s and n/s/f brake pads appear worn

o/s/r brake pad worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,044 miles

both front tyres worn, n/s may soon need replacemt

both rear tyres worn

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 ZGS is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN08 ZGS, 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 BN08 ZGS registered?

BN08 ZGS is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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