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SW61 UPO

2011 Subaru Outback

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,951 mi
Last recorded152,951 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UPO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 148,855 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,204 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,269 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 134,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,153 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 126,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 117,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are getting low down too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low down too 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,301 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 96,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 86,587 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,559 miles

n/s o/s rear brake discs becoming worn

rear n/s o/s brake pads becoming low

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 62,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,812 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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SW61 UPO is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SW61 UPO, 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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SW61 UPO is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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