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SU51 PAA

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 PAA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,227 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 27,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 27,027 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SU51 PAA is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SU51 PAA, 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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How do I check the history of SU51 PAA?

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What year was SU51 PAA registered?

SU51 PAA is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is SU51 PAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 PAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SU51 PAA have outstanding finance?

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