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NL58 WXX

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 WXX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 141,725 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,016 miles

Both front inner drive shaft boots perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body heavily corroded at rear with plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2018 128,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (Y) joint at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

All 4 tyres worn on edges

Both front inner drive shaft boots perished

Exhaust heat shield loose above prop shaft

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body heavily corroded at rear with plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front antiroll bar d bushes

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

Nearside Front Inner driveboot split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner drive boot split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front antiroll bar d bushes

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

Nearside Front Inner driveboot split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner drive boot split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,723 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,914 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 99,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,749 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,749 miles

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

all brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,057 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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NL58 WXX is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL58 WXX, 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 NL58 WXX registered?

NL58 WXX is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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