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SP08 OYO

2008 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,384 mi
Last recorded90,384 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OYO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Damp at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 90,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Damp at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

oil leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2024 84,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,992 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 72,992 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,024 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 68,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,058 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 65,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,298 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,145 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 59,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 52,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,193 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,191 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,667 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
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SP08 OYO is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SP08 OYO, 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 SP08 OYO registered?

SP08 OYO is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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