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P494 SWC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,800 mi
Last recorded181,800 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 181,800 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2026 181,800 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 180,678 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 180,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 179,190 miles

Front struts both sides worn

Pass 10 Jan 2023 176,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 176,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 174,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 172,792 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 169,631 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 166,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 163,766 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 163,762 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty does not light up (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 160,354 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 160,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 150,462 miles

both rear shockabsorbers getting weak

exhaust corroded/slight leaks

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

Fail 23 Nov 2015 150,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shockabsorbers getting weak

exhaust corroded/slight leaks

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2014 133,096 miles

exhaust corroded slight leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,097 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,097 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

rear tyres worn unevenly/stepped

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 102,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 89,890 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,467 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,297 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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P494 SWC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P494 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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P494 SWC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 November 2008.

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