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SM08 FGD

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FGD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front Tyre worn on edges

offside windscreen washer blocked

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,445 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

offside front seat base cushion insecure but seat frame secure

rear pads low

slight weep at offside front outer cv gaitor

Fail 8 Jul 2013 45,445 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

offside front seat base cushion insecure but seat frame secure

rear pads low

slight weep at offside front outer cv gaitor

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,982 miles

both sills coverd

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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SM08 FGD is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM08 FGD, 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 SM08 FGD registered?

SM08 FGD is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is SM08 FGD safe to buy?

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