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WR08 HNP

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HNP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 171,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 164,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 157,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 153,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2022 149,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2022 149,055 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken away from arm. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2021 144,894 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2020 139,254 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2020 139,182 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2019 127,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 114,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,695 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 68,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,889 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,568 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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WR08 HNP is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc 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 WR08 HNP, 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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WR08 HNP is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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