CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL08 MUE

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,380 mi
Last recorded126,380 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 MUE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 126,380 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,298 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 118,263 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to loose ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 108,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,555 miles

under trays/sill covers

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box baffles noisy.

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative under side broken lever arm. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box baffles noisy.

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,303 miles

Nearside Front mirror body damage. sharp edges covered

Nearside Front suspension height sensor arm broken

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight damage and distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

central exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2020 89,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower outer ball joint castle nut: split pin locking device missing

Nearside Front mirror body damage. sharp edges covered

Nearside Front suspension height sensor arm broken

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight damage and distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

central exhaust heatshield loose

power steering fluid at minimum level

Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,834 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,659 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,647 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,311 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,202 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

SLIGHT NOISE PROP CARRIER

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,685 miles

offside front bumper/wing damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,773 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 25,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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
Full Subaru Outback reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL08 MUE is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NL08 MUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL08 MUE?

You can check the full history of NL08 MUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL08 MUE registered?

NL08 MUE is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is NL08 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 MUE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL08 MUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL08 MUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.