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P778 JMS

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 JMS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skins corroded

general corrosion to rear suspenion components

handbrake effort close to legal limit

Fail 8 Apr 2017 93,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skins corroded

general corrosion to rear suspenion components

handbrake effort close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front exhaust outer casings corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak

slight damage to oil sump

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,237 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished slightly

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust bracket missing

o/s inner cv boot slightly split

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished slightly

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust bracket missing

o/s inner cv boot slightly split

Pass 17 May 2013 76,741 miles

Corrosion on underside of car

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 76,741 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on underside of car

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 74,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 74,064 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 71,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 71,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 67,787 miles

Coolant leak

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

Hand brake lever travel is high(still has reserve travel).

Pass 29 May 2009 63,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,787 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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P778 JMS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P778 JMS, 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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P778 JMS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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