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NL08 MSO

2008 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 MSO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 165,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 157,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 149,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 149,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 149,094 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 149,072 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 149,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

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

engine check light illuminated & cruise control light blinking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,154 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,849 miles

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2012 83,849 miles

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,061 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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NL08 MSO is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL08 MSO, 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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NL08 MSO is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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