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SA08 HXK

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,066 mi
Last recorded119,066 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HXK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners pipes before brake flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff has slight weep

Fail 4 Nov 2020 112,604 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners pipes before brake flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff has slight weep

Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 98,764 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,537 miles

nearside rear suspension drop link showing wear

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,299 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,249 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links showing wear

nearside front lower arm rear bush showing deterioration

rear brake discs both sides corroded and pitted on inner face

rear brake pads both sides wearing thin

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,257 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush showing deterioration

rear brake pads both sides wearing thin

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,665 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SA08 HXK is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA08 HXK, 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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SA08 HXK is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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