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NM57 XXX

2018 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 XXX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 66,847 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 66,847 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 60,957 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,271 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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NM57 XXX is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 NM57 XXX, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NM57 XXX registered?

NM57 XXX is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is NM57 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM57 XXX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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