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YR08 XKP

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,744 mi
Last recorded152,744 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XKP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 152,744 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 152,744 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play Knock/ jumping when pressed (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,858 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,882 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 121,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,246 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 107,246 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete Knocking under pressure (3.3.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,755 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,755 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,932 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 53,255 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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YR08 XKP is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR08 XKP, 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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What year was YR08 XKP registered?

YR08 XKP is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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