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SV68 OPY

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV68 OPY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 81,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 81,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 75,408 miles

Central Rear seatbelt trim at roof lining insecure

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 75,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seatbelt trim at roof lining insecure

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more so on inner edge (tyre still at 4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 27,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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SV68 OPY is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV68 OPY, 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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SV68 OPY is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 September 2018.

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