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VK08 RYR

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,090 mi
Last recorded140,090 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RYR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 140,090 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 140,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 136,293 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 136,293 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 129,535 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 129,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,284 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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VK08 RYR is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK08 RYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 RYR registered?

VK08 RYR is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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