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OU18 SXT

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,781 mi
Last recorded96,781 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 SXT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,401 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 88,397 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,299 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 73,278 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,333 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,161 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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OU18 SXT is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU18 SXT, 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 OU18 SXT registered?

OU18 SXT is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 March 2018.

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