CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL08 RZO

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,621 mi
Last recorded108,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 RZO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,621 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,089 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 95,086 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,817 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 71,028 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 71,028 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise both front tyres scrubbed on outer parts of treads

Advise both rear tyre treads on wear indicators

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,965 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 45,558 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,896 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,361 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
Full Subaru Outback reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL08 RZO is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL08 RZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL08 RZO?

You can check the full history of SL08 RZO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL08 RZO registered?

SL08 RZO is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is SL08 RZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 RZO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL08 RZO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL08 RZO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.