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RN57 WVF

2008 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,341 mi
Last recorded164,341 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN57 WVF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 164,341 miles

Coolant leak Leak from radiator

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 164,341 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Warning lamp on, rear sensor linkage bracket is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Leak from radiator

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,804 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 152,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 141,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,502 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 116,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,498 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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RN57 WVF is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RN57 WVF, 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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What year was RN57 WVF registered?

RN57 WVF is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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