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SY08 CKL

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 CKL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,542 miles

Advise front wishbone bushes starting to split

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 124,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise front wishbone bushes starting to split

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres heavily worn on both edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,487 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 40,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SY08 CKL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY08 CKL, 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 SY08 CKL registered?

SY08 CKL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is SY08 CKL safe to buy?

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