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RK18 SLZ

2018 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,292 mi
Last recorded89,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 SLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,129 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 70,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 45,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,987 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,965 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 SLZ is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

RK18 SLZ is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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