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DK08 SXL

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

head light leveling sensor brock

Fail 5 Oct 2020 129,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

head light leveling sensor brock

Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,092 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,319 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 105,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,004 miles

2 x main brake pipes at rear greased poss corrosion started

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all greased (3.6.B.4e)

Front o/s & n/s greased poss corrosion started

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (3.5.1i)

unable to check certain items due to engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 103,004 miles

2 x main brake pipes at rear greased poss corrosion started

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all greased (3.6.B.4e)

Front o/s & n/s greased poss corrosion started

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (3.5.1i)

unable to check certain items due to engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,647 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,864 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,660 miles

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

under body 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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DK08 SXL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DK08 SXL, 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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DK08 SXL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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