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FE08 GWC

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GWC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 76,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front inner cv boot slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2023 73,364 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer side

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 73,364 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer side

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and nearside front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,758 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight tear/cut on inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 58,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At "Y" section to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,282 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,620 miles

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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FE08 GWC is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE08 GWC, 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 FE08 GWC registered?

FE08 GWC is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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