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OU08 LHC

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,698 mi
Last recorded145,698 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LHC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 145,698 miles

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

windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

Fail 7 Mar 2019 145,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear drop link has minor play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,615 miles

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

screen damaged on offside but not in swept area

Fail 8 Mar 2018 125,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

screen damaged on offside but not in swept area

Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 66,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 40,677 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,321 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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OU08 LHC is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OU08 LHC, 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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What year was OU08 LHC registered?

OU08 LHC is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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