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SV08 VDJ

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,192 mi
Last recorded124,192 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,192 miles

Handbrake performance only just met requirements.

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,812 miles

Handbrake performance only just reached.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 120,812 miles

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

Handbrake performance only just reached.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,477 miles

Exhaust system weak at front to center joint.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,032 miles

Exhaust system weak.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,020 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,144 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,308 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge & cutts in tread

front pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,822 miles

both rear anti roll bar linkrods have slight play

offside front anti roll bar linkrod has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,930 miles

nearside front link rod slight play

nearside link rod slight play

rear brake pads close to minimum thickness

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,544 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad low

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,705 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,474 miles

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

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

nsr tyre traed lifting

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,153 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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SV08 VDJ is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SV08 VDJ, 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 SV08 VDJ registered?

SV08 VDJ is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SV08 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 VDJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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