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R12 RLB

2011 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RLB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 154,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn to 3.0mm

Pass 7 Oct 2025 151,333 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 147,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 145,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2022 142,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,976 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 135,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,279 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 128,279 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,764 miles

drivers door damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,674 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 90,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,633 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,633 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,928 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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R12 RLB is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 R12 RLB, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R12 RLB registered?

R12 RLB is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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