2008 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · RN57 WVF
2008 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 152,804 km. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 152,804 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN57 WVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 152,804 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN57 WVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Outback (RN57 WVF) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RN57 WVF Odometer History
- 29/11/2022129,443 mi
- 27/11/2023141,871 mi+12,428 mi
- 27/11/2023141,871 mi
- 03/12/2024152,804 km
- 05/12/2024152,804 km
Average of roughly 11,579 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk3 (BP)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Knocking (Strut Mounts, Bushes)Moderate
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