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Y781 KGO

2001 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,923 mi
Last recorded128,923 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Outback112,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 KGO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer flange connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,618 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 124,006 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower slight oil leak,lower engine area

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt frayed at bottom (fixing area) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,314 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 120,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,892 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 109,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,469 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,699 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,564 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

kerb abrasion to nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 54,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 May 2013 54,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 51,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 51,001 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,955 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 44,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 36,224 miles

n s r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,440 miles

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

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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Y781 KGO is a 2001 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y781 KGO, 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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Y781 KGO is a 2001 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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