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OIL 3970

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,104 mi
Last recorded126,104 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3970
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 126,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 126,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 120,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 114,398 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2023 108,098 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2022 103,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to measure brake pads all round

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2021 97,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2020 89,994 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 May 2020 89,983 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))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2019 81,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 73,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 63,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,796 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 35,343 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear blade split..

Pass 10 May 2012 30,566 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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OIL 3970 is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIL 3970, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OIL 3970 registered?

OIL 3970 is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is OIL 3970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 3970 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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