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SP61 VCF

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,063 mi
Last recorded38,063 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VCF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 38,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 35,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 35,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of previos binding/heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 32,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 28,804 miles

rear bush splitting on offside front suspension arm

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,560 miles

rear bush deteriorating on offside front suspension arm

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 24,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,461 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 8,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 VCF is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 SP61 VCF, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP61 VCF registered?

SP61 VCF is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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