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R954 SSR

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,072 mi
Last recorded140,072 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 SSR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 140,072 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 140,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 131,377 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 131,377 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 123,373 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion to boot well (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 123,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion to boot well (6.1.2 (a))

advise oil level low.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre treads badly cracked within the limit

Fail 15 Mar 2022 117,258 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust broken and blowing very badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre treads badly cracked within the limit

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,231 miles

both rear tyres are wearing in edges

complete exhaust system is in poor condition front to rear

Fail 10 Mar 2021 108,232 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are wearing in edges

complete exhaust system is in poor condition front to rear

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,252 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 97,251 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge badly worn within the limit.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 90,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge badly worn within the limit.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 76,449 miles

n.s.r tyre worn inner edge and o.s.r

o.s.f and n.s.f wish bone bushes pershing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,613 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,050 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,348 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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R954 SSR is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R954 SSR, 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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R954 SSR is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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