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NH08 UWB

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,868 mi
Last recorded82,868 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 UWB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,707 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,389 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit both nearside brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,689 miles

Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres getting close to limit both nearside brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,171 miles

Noise from nearside front wheel bearing during roadtest for brake test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,140 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,135 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,788 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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NH08 UWB is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NH08 UWB, 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 NH08 UWB registered?

NH08 UWB is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is NH08 UWB safe to buy?

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