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WJ58 XSL

2008 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,391 mi
Last recorded165,391 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XSL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 165,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 165,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 160,469 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 160,469 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 151,612 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 151,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 138,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 15 Dec 2016 138,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,680 miles

Ball hitch not fitted at time of test.

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges.

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,907 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 71,122 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,122 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,661 miles

Both front track rod end ball joints losing grease

Both rear tyres starting to get low in the centre tread

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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WJ58 XSL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WJ58 XSL, 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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WJ58 XSL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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