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R40 BET

2017 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

104,329 mi
Last recorded104,329 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 BET
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 104,329 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,453 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, Propshaft output seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Inner Sill corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 77,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, Propshaft output seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

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

Offside Inner Sill corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 93,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 61,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 61,069 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads getting low

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,835 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,213 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,887 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 53,847 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,187 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,703 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 50,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,205 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,741 miles

both front inner sills and floor corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust joint well corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,741 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1e)

both front inner sills and floor corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust joint well corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,132 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 38,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2014 35,744 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

rear brake pads very low on limit

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,744 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

rear brake pads very low on limit

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,483 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,107 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,754 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

n/s/f tyre a bit low

n/s/r tyre a bit low

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,520 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 9,193 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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R40 BET is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 R40 BET, 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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R40 BET is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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