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CP08 AYW

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,605 mi
Last recorded144,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 AYW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 144,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 132,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush bracket insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 116,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,034 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)

rear brake pads appear low advise wheel removal for further inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,744 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,743 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,350 miles

unable to inspect brake pads due to vehicle design

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

unable to inspect brake pads due to vehicle design

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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CP08 AYW is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP08 AYW, 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 CP08 AYW registered?

CP08 AYW is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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