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CE08 UMG

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,403 mi
Last recorded124,403 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UMG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,403 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,199 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,268 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters perishing

O/S/R steel brake pipe corroding

Rear brake discs worn and corroded--pads getting low

Sign of corrosion rear brake hose collars

Fail 19 Jul 2017 112,268 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters perishing

O/S/R steel brake pipe corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded--pads getting low

Sign of corrosion rear brake hose collars

Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,151 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Front brake discs wearing --Rear discs corroding

Rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,661 miles

deep stone cuts front tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2015 108,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deep stone cuts front tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,766 miles

front brake pads wearing down

front number plate damaged, advise replacing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 100,766 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing down

front number plate damaged, advise replacing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,659 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre has multiple cuts with in the tread pattern

nearside rear tyre has multiple cut with in the tread pattern

offside front tyre has multiple cuts with in the tread pattern

Pass 22 Jul 2012 75,203 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,707 miles

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

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

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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CE08 UMG is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE08 UMG, 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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CE08 UMG is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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