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WJ08 RPX

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RPX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 103,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,260 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,779 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,779 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 30,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,550 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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WJ08 RPX is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ08 RPX, 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 WJ08 RPX registered?

WJ08 RPX is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WJ08 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 RPX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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