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P886 TDX

1996 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,349 mi
Last recorded169,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 TDX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 169,349 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust sensor wire broken

o/s front brake slight restriction

steering rack has slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 146,946 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriated but not leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2014 139,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriated but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,396 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 124,381 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 116,756 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished

o/s front inner cv gator split

Pass 10 May 2010 106,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Fail 10 May 2010 106,497 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2009 98,839 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 98,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,719 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P886 TDX is a 1996 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P886 TDX, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P886 TDX is a 1996 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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