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RK18 SJY

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,697 mi
Last recorded57,697 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 SJY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,697 miles

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone B

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 50,989 miles

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone B

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear noplate are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,968 miles

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone B

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 42,968 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread showing cords and cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone B

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre is cracking on sidewalls and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,018 miles

Chip in front screen in zone B

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre just starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres just starting to crack in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,277 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres on sidewalls are cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres just starting to crack on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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RK18 SJY is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 RK18 SJY, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK18 SJY registered?

RK18 SJY is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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