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RV58 TCJ

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,742 mi
Last recorded52,742 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 TCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 52,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,740 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL WORN

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 45,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,849 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 29,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,642 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,938 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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RV58 TCJ is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RV58 TCJ, 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 RV58 TCJ registered?

RV58 TCJ is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is RV58 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 TCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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