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CA08 BGZ

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 215/55/17

surface corrosion to under body and front and rear suspension components

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,500 miles

osf tyre wearing inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

slight play osr anti roll bar link and nsr wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,500 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

osf tyre wearing inner tread

slight play osr anti roll bar link and nsr wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,268 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,612 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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CA08 BGZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CA08 BGZ, 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 CA08 BGZ registered?

CA08 BGZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is CA08 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 BGZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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