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SP55 RGV

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,980 mi
Last recorded146,980 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RGV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 146,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 129,382 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 129,382 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,578 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 93,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SP55 RGV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 91,765 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 SP55 RGV, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP55 RGV registered?

SP55 RGV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is SP55 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 RGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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