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Subaru Outback MOT Results

Registered in 2008
56.1% pass rate
from 337 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Outback is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.59% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.59% fail on Hazard warning (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Switch (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Mounting
    • 0.89% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on System
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.59% fail on Decelerometer (34 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (36 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.30% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.89% fail on Steering
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Condition

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