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J50 AVP

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,506 mi
Last recorded113,506 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 AVP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,506 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 113,506 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 110,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 105,426 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 105,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 103,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 100,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,788 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,742 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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J50 AVP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J50 AVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J50 AVP registered?

J50 AVP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is J50 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 AVP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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