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W168 RCU

2000 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,254 mi
Last recorded141,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Outback123,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RCU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 141,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 141,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,483 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre starting to perish.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 115,514 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 115,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 106,792 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2011 106,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,062 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 99,062 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 93,545 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 93,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 84,564 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 62,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,024 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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W168 RCU is a 2000 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 123,050 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 W168 RCU, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W168 RCU is a 2000 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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