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RF61 PUU

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 PUU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,836 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking in outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge and side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,759 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,878 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre - doesn't appear to be leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,542 miles

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

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

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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RF61 PUU is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF61 PUU, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF61 PUU registered?

RF61 PUU is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is RF61 PUU safe to buy?

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