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P986 BCT

2002 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,665 mi
Last recorded106,665 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Outback91,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 BCT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,027 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 101,024 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 87,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front screen scratched

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,322 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 66,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

aux drive belts cracked

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

brake fluid low

rear wiper split and insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,334 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P986 BCT is a 2002 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P986 BCT, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P986 BCT is a 2002 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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