2019 Subaru Outback · 1,671 MOT tests
2019 Subaru Outback reliability
2019 Subaru Outbacks fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Outback years (1,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- 10.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 33,995
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,671
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Subaru Outback
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.2%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.38%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.72%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (10.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.64%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.21%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.8%)
Other years
Every Subaru Outback year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Subaru Outback reliable?
2019 Subaru Outbacks fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Outback years (1,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Subaru Outback MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.56% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Subaru Outback have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Subaru Outback shows 33,995 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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