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N543 LBX

2008 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,377 mi
Last recorded116,377 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 LBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 116,377 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise : exhaust slightly leaking

advise : offside front brake slightly binding

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 23 May 2018 116,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise : exhaust slightly leaking

advise : offside front brake slightly binding

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,567 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust corroded and slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 1 May 2015 110,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery clamp missing

Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery clamp missing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,296 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,767 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N543 LBX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N543 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 N543 LBX registered?

N543 LBX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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