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R481 YTF

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,729 mi
Last recorded86,729 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 YTF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,239 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,354 miles

speed rating of all four tyres is Q = 99 MPH

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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R481 YTF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R481 YTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R481 YTF registered?

R481 YTF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is R481 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 YTF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R481 YTF have outstanding finance?

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