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RA02 JAP

2018 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Legacy106,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 123,344 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 114,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 113,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,212 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,753 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,282 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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RA02 JAP is a 2018 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 106,634 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 RA02 JAP, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA02 JAP registered?

RA02 JAP is a 2018 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is RA02 JAP safe to buy?

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