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P484 SWC

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,157 mi
Last recorded153,157 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 153,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NSF tyre worn on outter edge

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 152,454 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NSF tyre worn on outter edge

NSR fog lamp incorrect colour

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 138,187 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 138,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 118,144 miles

exhaust system none standard/slightly loud

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge badly

offside front tyre worn inner badly

Fail 2 Nov 2009 118,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to wear limiter

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,323 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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P484 SWC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P484 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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P484 SWC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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