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R765 KAR

2008 Subaru Legacy

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,506 mi
Last recorded175,506 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 175,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 171,981 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 171,863 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 171,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 170,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 169,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 166,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 164,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 160,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 152,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 142,837 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 133,654 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

front discs slightly worn/deteriorated

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre side wall is damaged not exposing ply or cords

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 10 Apr 2009 133,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

front discs slightly worn/deteriorated

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre side wall is damaged not exposing ply or cords

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 31 Mar 2008 118,698 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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R765 KAR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R765 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 R765 KAR registered?

R765 KAR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is R765 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 KAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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