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SK08 XHM

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XHM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,523 miles

engine oil leak evident

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2025 93,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil leak evident

front discs and pads are in poor condition

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre punctured in the sidewall

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,719 miles

both the front headlight lenses are crazed

front brake pads are getting thin

Fail 17 Sep 2024 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both the front headlight lenses are crazed

front brake pads are getting thin

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,962 miles

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

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes 75-80% worn

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Sep 2023 88,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes 75-80% worn

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Sep 2022 88,250 miles

engine oil level low

front wipers are in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on the shoulders

slight gas leaks on the exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2021 86,842 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,518 miles

slight wear in the nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,514 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

slight wear in the nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,034 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 83,030 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,833 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin on the outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the outside edge

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars and worn thin on the inside and outside edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,833 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn thin on the outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the outside edge

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars and worn thin on the inside and outside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,446 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the edges

slight cut in the offside front tyre tread

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,890 miles

engine oil level low

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,243 miles

both front anti roll bar saddle bushes are worn

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

both rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,250 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,646 miles

front brake pads starting to wear 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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SK08 XHM is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 SK08 XHM, 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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SK08 XHM is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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