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P840 SVX

2007 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

217,950 mi
Last recorded217,950 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 217,950 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 217,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 207,116 miles

front pads 1/2 way

heavy corrosion to both front road springs

some play in both rack knucles

various brake pipes starting to corrode,

various minor oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2015 207,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

front pads 1/2 way

heavy corrosion to both front road springs

some play in both rack knucles

various brake pipes starting to corrode,

various minor oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2014 195,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise headlamp lense polish

o/s and n/s/f outer cv boots inner clips loose

o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm bushes worn advise replacement

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area advise replacement 215/45 ZR 17

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

tail gate opening handle seizeing advise repair

Fail 8 May 2014 195,473 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise headlamp lense polish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s/f outer cv boots inner clips loose

o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm bushes worn advise replacement

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area advise replacement 215/45 ZR 17

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

tail gate opening handle seizeing advise repair

Pass 2 May 2013 187,279 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s door mirror insercuer

Fail 2 May 2013 187,279 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s door mirror insercuer

Pass 23 May 2012 172,886 miles

BEAM IMAGES SLIGHTLY DIFFUSED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE POSSIBLE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 22 May 2012 172,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BEAM IMAGES SLIGHTLY DIFFUSED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE POSSIBLE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2011 157,900 miles

advise new wiper blades

long park brake travel

o/s/f inner cv boot weaping oil

slight wear in inner front roll bushes

Fail 19 May 2011 157,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise new wiper blades

long park brake travel

o/s/f inner cv boot weaping oil

oil leak (suspect front crank seal behind timing belt)

slight wear in inner front roll bushes

Pass 27 May 2010 144,360 miles

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

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

door mirror pivots worn

engine oil leak at cambelt area

front headlight patterns slightly diffused

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle fitted with coilover suspension and has been lowered so has limited suspension travel

Fail 27 May 2010 144,360 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

door mirror pivots worn

engine oil leak at cambelt area

front headlight patterns slightly diffused

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle fitted with coilover suspension and has been lowered so has limited suspension travel

Pass 23 Apr 2009 128,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 110,322 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 95,800 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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P840 SVX is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 87,409 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 P840 SVX, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P840 SVX is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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