CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL11 DYS

2011 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3630cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,951 mi
Last recorded158,951 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 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

RegistrationNL11 DYS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Windscreen has a chip

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 153,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Pass 24 Oct 2022 147,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,876 miles

Brake squeak during decelerometer test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner track rod ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to fully test wheel bearing due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,754 miles

Brake squeak during decelerometer test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner track rod ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

SQUEAL FROM OSF BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER BRAKE TESTER

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Fail 3 Jul 2019 123,929 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working INNER & OUTER BULBS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 115,966 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,963 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,392 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 61,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 61,657 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 39,810 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
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

NL11 DYS is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 NL11 DYS, 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 15 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 NL11 DYS?

You can check the full history of NL11 DYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL11 DYS registered?

NL11 DYS is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is NL11 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL11 DYS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL11 DYS 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 NL11 DYS. 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.