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SS54 LAB

2018 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS54 LAB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 75,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,577 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,854 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 68,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 68,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,571 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 37,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,508 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 25,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,283 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,647 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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SS54 LAB is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SS54 LAB, 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.

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What year was SS54 LAB registered?

SS54 LAB is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is SS54 LAB safe to buy?

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