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P232 SWC

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,155 mi
Last recorded57,155 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,155 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,776 miles

A/C Drive Belt has been removed.

Centre Section to Rear Section, Exhaust Joint is weaping slightly.

Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.

Grille slightly insecure.

Jacking Damage to both Front Chassis Legs.

Minor Cut in the N/S/F Outer Sidewall of the Tyre.

N/S/F Suspension Leg Top Mount appears to be seized slightly.

Oil Pressure Lamp is illuminated.

Rear Brake Discs are corroded, but not pitted excessively.

Rear Brake Pads are approaching low.

Slight wear in the O/S/F Track Rod End.

Turbocharger Actuator Pipe has been removed.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,776 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

A/C Drive Belt has been removed.

Centre Section to Rear Section, Exhaust Joint is weaping slightly.

Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.

Grille slightly insecure.

Jacking Damage to both Front Chassis Legs.

Minor Cut in the N/S/F Outer Sidewall of the Tyre.

N/S/F Suspension Leg Top Mount appears to be seized slightly.

Oil Pressure Lamp is illuminated.

Rear Brake Discs are corroded, but not pitted excessively.

Rear Brake Pads are approaching low.

Slight wear in the O/S/F Track Rod End.

Turbocharger Actuator Pipe has been removed.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,136 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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P232 SWC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,000cc 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 P232 SWC, 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 P232 SWC registered?

P232 SWC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is P232 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 SWC 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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