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CN08 VSL

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VSL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,650 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2015 63,843 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing at edges

Pass 15 May 2014 57,485 miles

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

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

Fail 15 May 2014 57,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2013 51,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 May 2012 43,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,055 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

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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CN08 VSL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CN08 VSL, 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 CN08 VSL registered?

CN08 VSL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is CN08 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN08 VSL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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