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NX58 UAM

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,693 mi
Last recorded189,693 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 UAM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 189,693 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside inner sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Dec 2020 189,689 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside inner sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2019 180,085 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Inner sills to floor pan sections showing rust and deterioration

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange joint deteriorated /crack showing but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Jul 2019 180,061 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Inner sills to floor pan sections showing rust and deterioration

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange joint deteriorated /crack showing but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2018 168,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF,OSR and NSR tyre valves perished.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF. Heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 168,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF,OSR and NSR tyre valves perished.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF. Heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,374 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 155,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 144,968 miles

front tyres perrished both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,905 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 144,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 133,668 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,930 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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NX58 UAM is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX58 UAM, 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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NX58 UAM is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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