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P639 CRN

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,701 mi
Last recorded152,701 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 CRN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 152,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 152,589 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 142,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2014 133,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2013 125,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 125,654 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 103,137 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 103,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 94,435 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,773 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 82,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P639 CRN is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P639 CRN, 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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P639 CRN is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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