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X566 NVA

2001 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Outback112,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 NVA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

potential coolant leak

Fail 24 Mar 2020 118,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

potential coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,863 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high fitted beam deflector (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high fitted beam deflector (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,477 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,040 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 105,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working tried a new bulb still did not work (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 102,031 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 102,031 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,928 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,928 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,571 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2010 76,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,715 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 72,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,547 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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X566 NVA is a 2001 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X566 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 X566 NVA registered?

X566 NVA is a 2001 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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