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R75 RMW

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

269,400 mi
Last recorded269,400 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 RMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 269,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 260,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 259,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 257,152 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 257,131 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 257,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

damage to os ns chassis

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os front chassis

Fail 16 Sep 2016 256,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 244,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 244,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 233,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Jul 2014 233,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ns front pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion rear suspention

surface corrosion to os rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2013 222,526 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 223,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 202,680 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 178,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 161,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 147,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 129,971 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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R75 RMW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R75 RMW, 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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R75 RMW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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