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R721 KAR

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,806 mi
Last recorded191,806 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 191,806 miles

both rear flexilbe brake hoses are not secured to the shock absorbers correctly

r/o/s brake dust sheild upper securing bolt is insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2013 191,806 miles

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

both rear flexilbe brake hoses are not secured to the shock absorbers correctly

r/o/s brake dust sheild upper securing bolt is insecure

Pass 16 May 2012 175,346 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 18 May 2011 164,052 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 164,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 159,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear brake pads worn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 159,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 152,406 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 152,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 146,922 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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R721 KAR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R721 KAR, 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 R721 KAR registered?

R721 KAR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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