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LB08 UXV

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,321 mi
Last recorded173,321 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 UXV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 173,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front side light worked with a tap

Fail 3 Oct 2024 173,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

offside front side light worked with a tap

Pass 11 Oct 2023 164,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 164,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers in/op (poss pump problem) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 155,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,020 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension arm link condition

Fail 13 Oct 2021 142,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension arm link condition

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and nearside bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlight front link arm condition

offside front tyre edge worn

Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,077 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and nearside bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlight front link arm condition

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Oct 2019 113,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 113,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LB08 UXV is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LB08 UXV, 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 LB08 UXV registered?

LB08 UXV is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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