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HY08 NWW

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

190,087 mi
Last recorded190,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NWW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 190,087 miles

Nearside Front advise washer jet cleaned

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails upper floor and sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2025 187,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 169,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 155,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 139,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,798 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounts starting to perish and break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 94,090 miles

Rear exhaust flange rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 94,090 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,326 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,760 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 77,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,570 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,426 miles

Rear exhaust flanges rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,430 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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HY08 NWW 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 88.2%.

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 HY08 NWW, 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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HY08 NWW is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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