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SM 1202

2018 Subaru Outback

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,918 mi
Last recorded77,918 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM 1202
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs - lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x18 - outer edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs - lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,346 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 56,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 43,179 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 43,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SM 1202 is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 SM 1202, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM 1202?

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What year was SM 1202 registered?

SM 1202 is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is SM 1202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM 1202 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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