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RJ08 RBV

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,576 mi
Last recorded173,576 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 RBV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 173,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 167,207 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 146,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,016 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has play

Fail 3 Nov 2017 131,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has play

Fail 13 Oct 2017 129,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 110,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,790 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 104,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,340 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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RJ08 RBV is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ08 RBV, 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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RJ08 RBV is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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