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NV08 MFF

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,354 mi
Last recorded101,354 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 MFF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,575 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 89,575 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,674 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,170 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON i.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 52,952 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 43,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres slight inner edge wear

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

Pass 14 May 2012 34,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 24,543 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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NV08 MFF is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NV08 MFF, 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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NV08 MFF is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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