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HF68 VLV

2018 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF68 VLV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 74,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,464 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 61,464 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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HF68 VLV is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 HF68 VLV, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HF68 VLV registered?

HF68 VLV is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 October 2018.

Is HF68 VLV safe to buy?

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