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P535 KPY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 KPY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,720 miles

advise o/s front disc slight corroshion

slight judder from o/s front wheel

slight noise from o/s front wheell

Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Shock absorber insecure flex in centre (2.7.2b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,002 miles

front caliper bracket bolts could do with extra threads lock nuts just on

id advise checking offside front inner brake pads,,,was making a noise while out on road test but can see the inner pads up on the ramp.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,486 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 80,486 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,713 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 115,711 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 114,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 May 2010 111,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box is starting too corrode and rust away

Fail 21 May 2009 104,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 104,269 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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P535 KPY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P535 KPY, 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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P535 KPY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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