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SM18 RVK

2018 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,314 mi
Last recorded85,314 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 RVK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 85,314 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 2 Jul 2026 84,829 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 63,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner 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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SM18 RVK is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM18 RVK, 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

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What year was SM18 RVK registered?

SM18 RVK is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is SM18 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 RVK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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