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BN08 ZGY

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,929 mi
Last recorded109,929 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,929 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rattling needs further inspection (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wet at test

Pass 17 Jan 2020 105,580 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,578 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,548 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,472 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 87,591 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,501 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,606 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 ZGY is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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