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R669 VOD

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,279 mi
Last recorded163,279 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 VOD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 163,279 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 163,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 155,874 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 155,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 136,258 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 136,258 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 120,664 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 120,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2008 95,445 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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R669 VOD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R669 VOD, 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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What year was R669 VOD registered?

R669 VOD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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