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N483 LBX

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,532 mi
Last recorded42,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 LBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads worn

front brake discs corroded

play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 20 Jul 2011 42,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads worn

front brake discs corroded

play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 7,182 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 7,083 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 97,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N483 LBX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N483 LBX, 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 N483 LBX registered?

N483 LBX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is N483 LBX safe to buy?

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