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BN08 ZHL

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,281 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 125,281 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing at edges

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

small cut n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,822 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing at edges

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

small cut n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,744 miles

oil level below min.added 2litres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZHL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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