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GL57 JFF

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,618 mi
Last recorded57,618 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 JFF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 57,618 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 51,669 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,424 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 49,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,619 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small bulge starting to form on the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,089 miles

offside front tyre starting too wear heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,636 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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GL57 JFF is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol 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 GL57 JFF, 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 GL57 JFF registered?

GL57 JFF is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GL57 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 JFF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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