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BN08 ZHR

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,990 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 110,827 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested multiple bellhousing bolts missing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,057 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,441 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread marginal pass (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Wingmirror casing damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 103,441 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread marginal pass (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Wingmirror casing damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 98,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 91,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 89,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,456 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front and both rear anti roll bar links have play

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,456 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and both rear anti roll bar links have play

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,456 miles

Slight exhaust blow front

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,756 miles

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

O/S wiper blade splitting but still clearing screen

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,488 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,989 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 ZHR is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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