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GV61 EHW

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,839 mi
Last recorded146,839 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 EHW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 145,661 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 140,031 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,882 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 130,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 124,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,129 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,207 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,061 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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GV61 EHW is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 GV61 EHW, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV61 EHW registered?

GV61 EHW is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GV61 EHW safe to buy?

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