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P528 SWC

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 SWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 135,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 128,799 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,298 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 114,298 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,034 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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P528 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 P528 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 P528 SWC registered?

P528 SWC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is P528 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 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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