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CB08 REB

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,873 mi
Last recorded157,873 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB08 REB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 157,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow and joints and hangers in poor condtion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 151,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 151,122 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,071 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear general underbody corrosion to rear end

Fail 10 Aug 2023 143,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor arm snapped off (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor arm snapped off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear general underbody corrosion to rear end

Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,585 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 120,995 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,151 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Both tyres wearing on edge

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Both tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,144 miles

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

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

Front Power steering rack pipe damp

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

powersteering pipe damp

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,256 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 444,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,811 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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CB08 REB is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CB08 REB, 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 CB08 REB registered?

CB08 REB is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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