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NX68 XMH

2018 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,546 mi
Last recorded61,546 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX68 XMH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,573 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate has sticker on it (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers have a light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 55,573 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes are excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads are low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate has sticker on it (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers have a light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,305 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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NX68 XMH is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NX68 XMH, 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 NX68 XMH registered?

NX68 XMH is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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