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R10 MAL

2017 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,095 mi
Last recorded41,095 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 MAL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,529 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,391 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 35,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 30,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,255 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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R10 MAL is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 R10 MAL, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R10 MAL registered?

R10 MAL is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is R10 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 MAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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