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X461 ENJ

2001 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,442 mi
Last recorded126,442 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Outback112,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 ENJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 126,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both head lamps starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Aug 2016 126,431 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both head lamps starting to deteriorate

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 116,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,442 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front anti-roll bar mounts/links have slight play in bushes/pins

Fail 11 Jun 2014 102,442 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front anti-roll bar mounts/links have slight play in bushes/pins

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,795 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 67,795 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 121,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 86,809 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,057 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,120 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 55,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,951 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,434 miles

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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X461 ENJ is a 2001 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 112,600 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 X461 ENJ, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X461 ENJ registered?

X461 ENJ is a 2001 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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