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DK08 SWW

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SWW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,892 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 87,758 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)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,529 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,095 miles

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

vehicle dirty under wheel arches at time of test.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,093 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

vehicle dirty under wheel arches at time of test.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,072 miles

nail in edge of nearside rear tyre.

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar mounting bush.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,147 miles

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

inner face of both front brake discs corroded.

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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DK08 SWW is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK08 SWW, 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 DK08 SWW registered?

DK08 SWW is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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