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PY08 ENL

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,483 mi
Last recorded124,483 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 ENL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,016 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 118,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 98,906 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 May 2014 98,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2013 81,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 May 2013 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2012 69,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,706 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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PY08 ENL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY08 ENL, 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 PY08 ENL registered?

PY08 ENL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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