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SUBARU MOT pass rate

SUBARU has a pass rate of 80.9%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%). This is based on 95,470 MOT tests across 10 SUBARU models with enough test volume to report on.

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Models

SUBARU models by MOT pass rate
ModelPass rateTests
IMPREZA82.1%30,757
FORESTER75.6%21,198
OUTBACK81.2%10,958
XV85.1%8,649
LEGACY71.2%8,154
WRX93.1%3,256
FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR95.6%2,083
BRZ92.4%1,625
LEVORG90.0%1,298
XV I SE PREM E BOXER97.7%1,135

Top failure reasons across SUBARU

Top MOT failure categories for SUBARU
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Suspension57.4%Pin or bush excessively worn
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment56.2%Not working
Brakes30.0%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Noise, emissions and leaks28.3%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Body, chassis, structure17.2%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Visibility14.7%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Tyres14.7%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.6%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Steering3.4%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Identification of the vehicle1.7%Does not conform to the specified requirements