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K5 BRC

2008 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,200 mi
Last recorded192,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 BRC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 192,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 184,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 176,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 169,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 162,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 153,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 153,772 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2020 149,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 142,372 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 134,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 113,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,984 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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K5 BRC is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K5 BRC, 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 K5 BRC registered?

K5 BRC is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is K5 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 BRC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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