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VE08 OFS

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OFS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 77,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 77,561 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,304 miles

tow-bar socket electrics faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,304 miles

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

tow-bar socket electrics faulty

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,741 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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VE08 OFS is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE08 OFS, 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 VE08 OFS registered?

VE08 OFS is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is VE08 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OFS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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