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HV08 NZP

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,056 mi
Last recorded148,056 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 NZP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 148,056 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 148,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 131,514 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 131,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in outer tread area

Offside Front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,421 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,421 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,113 miles

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

o/s front disks wearing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,459 miles

slight crossion front and rear discs

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight crossion front and rear discs

undertray fitted

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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HV08 NZP is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV08 NZP, 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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HV08 NZP is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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