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J99 MSN

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,746 mi
Last recorded125,746 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 MSN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,746 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,135 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,510 miles

n/s/f level unit bkt broken

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,056 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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J99 MSN is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J99 MSN, 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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What year was J99 MSN registered?

J99 MSN is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is J99 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 MSN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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