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SM57 WPP

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,584 mi
Last recorded148,584 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WPP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 148,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all road tyres worn smooth on edges 215/50-17

Pass 24 Nov 2016 141,049 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,705 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,031 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushs have slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2013 91,031 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear anti roll bar bushs have slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,812 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low in centre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,607 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SM57 WPP is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol 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 SM57 WPP, 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 SM57 WPP registered?

SM57 WPP is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SM57 WPP safe to buy?

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