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NC08 XDK

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,703 mi
Last recorded126,703 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 XDK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge tread not cut as deep advise change (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bolt missing off joint

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to coil springs and upper top shock mounting cups

corrosion to inner sills and suspension components

corrosion to inner wheel arches

Fail 23 Apr 2020 120,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH OUTER EDGE TREAD NOT CUT AS DEEP ADVISE CHANGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front level bracket broken and loose

centre exhaust bolt missing off joint

corrosion to inner sills and suspension components

corrosion to rear coil springs and upper mounting cups

Fail 4 Jun 2019 120,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to rear coil spring and upper mounting bracket

exhaust centre bolts missing

n/s front suspension level bracket broken

Pass 14 Jun 2018 114,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 107,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear coil spring top seat corroded

Surface rust on both subframes and suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 95,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 70,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,034 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 57,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 45,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,885 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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NC08 XDK is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NC08 XDK, 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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NC08 XDK is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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