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FN08 RDU

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,878 mi
Last recorded83,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RDU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,878 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 83,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 80,693 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,533 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,351 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 63,144 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,112 miles

rear tyres showing age

Pass 10 May 2017 57,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 45,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 29,905 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 23,942 miles

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

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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FN08 RDU 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 94.1%.

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 FN08 RDU, 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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FN08 RDU is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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