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SA14 XBT

2014 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Outback73,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 88,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 87,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 83,726 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at n/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at n/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 71,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,270 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,386 miles

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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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SA14 XBT is a 2014 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 73,173 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 SA14 XBT, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA14 XBT registered?

SA14 XBT is a 2014 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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