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YD59 VLX

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VLX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,000 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2013 74,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,937 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YD59 VLX is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 YD59 VLX, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD59 VLX registered?

YD59 VLX is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YD59 VLX safe to buy?

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