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X542 NVA

2001 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,366 mi
Last recorded129,366 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Outback112,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 NVA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 129,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,680 miles

EML ON

Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 109,260 miles

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)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps badly diffused and poor beam images

oil level not on dipstick 2LTS added to enable test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,567 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,567 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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X542 NVA is a 2001 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X542 NVA, 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 X542 NVA registered?

X542 NVA is a 2001 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X542 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 NVA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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