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S500 DRE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,476 mi
Last recorded79,476 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 DRE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 79,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 78,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe rusted away /y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet hard to open

both front brake pipes small rust

both rear brake pipes rusting

front pads not seen

rear sub frame rusting

slight noise in power steering belt /working

small play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 79,841 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint leaking gas (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre /tyre worn on inner edge ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 coil springs rusting

small play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 coil springs rusting

side cut in side wall off side rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,759 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/ pipes broken rusted away (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust emission could not be test exhaust too holed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 coil springs rusting

both rear exhaust box rusting

side cut in side wall off side rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 43,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 26,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,892 miles

exhaust system corroding in places

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 3 Apr 2012 21,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,085 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,803 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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S500 DRE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S500 DRE, 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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S500 DRE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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