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N289 CDP

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 CDP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 115,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 114,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 113,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,153 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front INNER CV Gaitors are split

Fail 2 Nov 2009 109,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front INNER CV Gaitors are split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 102,220 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N289 CDP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N289 CDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N289 CDP registered?

N289 CDP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is N289 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 CDP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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