2008 Subaru Outback 3.0L Petrol · WR08 HMK
2008 Subaru Outback (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 161,599 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR08 HMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 161,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR08 HMK 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 (WR08 HMK) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WR08 HMK Mileage History
- 14/04/2023153,411 mi
- 21/05/2024161,406 mi+7,995 mi
- 23/10/2025161,515 mi+109 mi
- 10/06/2026161,599 mi+84 mi
- 10/06/2026161,599 mi
Average of roughly 2,594 miles 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: Good
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