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RUS 445R

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,438 mi
Last recorded71,438 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUS 445R
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,584 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 62,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,449 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 60,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,239 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,003 miles

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,205 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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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RUS 445R is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RUS 445R, 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 RUS 445R registered?

RUS 445R is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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