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CU08 CGV

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,266 mi
Last recorded169,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CGV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 169,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 152,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,751 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,756 miles

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight parking brake inbalance

Pass 11 May 2015 107,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 91,483 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 May 2013 75,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside headlight misted up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Slight brake inbalance

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,750 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Slight brake inbalance

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,674 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades starting to split

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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CU08 CGV 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 CU08 CGV, 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 CU08 CGV registered?

CU08 CGV is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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