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Y835 DRA

2001 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,927 mi
Last recorded136,927 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Outback112,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 DRA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 136,927 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sill/floor edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 136,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sill/floor edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 134,585 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 134,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 132,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 28,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,213 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 126,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 124,793 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 124,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,639 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,829 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,813 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,696 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 112,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,643 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,463 miles

front n/s driving light in/op.

rear exhaust box corroded.

water ingress to rear fog light.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,846 miles

n/s mirror glass brocken.

n/s/r anti roll bar link worn a little.

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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Y835 DRA is a 2001 Subaru Outback in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y835 DRA, 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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Y835 DRA is a 2001 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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