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J42 KRV

2018 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,397 mi
Last recorded46,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 KRV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 39,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 33,766 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 22,452 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 22,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 16,319 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 16,309 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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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J42 KRV is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J42 KRV, 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 J42 KRV registered?

J42 KRV is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is J42 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J42 KRV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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