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NK08 OMZ

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,182 mi
Last recorded180,182 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 OMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 180,182 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 180,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension level sensor linkage broken

Pass 5 Mar 2025 167,270 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,339 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,095 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 139,095 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,467 miles

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 126,467 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,705 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,627 miles

n/s/f side repeater broken

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Fail 19 Mar 2018 80,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,979 miles

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

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

all tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,779 miles

Both front tyres heavily tracked

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,779 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres heavily tracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 48,703 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f also o/s/f tyres slightly cracking between tread

Pass 13 May 2014 42,965 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 27,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,847 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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NK08 OMZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NK08 OMZ, 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 NK08 OMZ registered?

NK08 OMZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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