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RV08 UWH

2008 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,213 mi
Last recorded161,213 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 UWH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 161,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,012 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT lower rear wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2019 139,817 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower rear wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,361 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 127,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 113,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

slight exhaust leak rear section.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,022 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads and disc shows signs of wear.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,519 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,434 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,270 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,112 miles

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

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

both front tyres , tread getting low

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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RV08 UWH is a 2008 Subaru Outback in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RV08 UWH, 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 RV08 UWH registered?

RV08 UWH is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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