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FL58 GMG

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,907 mi
Last recorded110,907 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GMG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,907 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2018 110,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,352 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2017 102,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,933 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,933 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,928 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre wall worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FL58 GMG is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL58 GMG, 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 FL58 GMG registered?

FL58 GMG is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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