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MJ08 EFY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,782 mi
Last recorded196,782 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 EFY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 196,782 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 196,782 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 158,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 65,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,362 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,246 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,445 miles

exhaust rattle heatsheild??

rear discs corroded and pads getting low

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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MJ08 EFY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ08 EFY, 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 MJ08 EFY registered?

MJ08 EFY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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