MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front struts both sides worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
both rear shockabsorbers getting weak
exhaust corroded/slight leaks
long handbrake travel
oil leaks
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
exhaust corroded slight leaks
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
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in o/s/f steering arm.
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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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.
Is P494 SWC safe to buy?
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