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BN08 ZJO

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,233 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 66,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust joints

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,327 miles

Slight corrosion on exhaust joints

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,015 miles

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

Slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,983 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,202 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,330 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 ZJO is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

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

Is BN08 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 ZJO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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