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VU68 PXB

2018 Subaru Outback

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU68 PXB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,149 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged abnormally worn (50p) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged abnormally worn (50p) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 55,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 55,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 37,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,953 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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VU68 PXB is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU68 PXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU68 PXB registered?

VU68 PXB is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 September 2018.

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The MOT history for VU68 PXB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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