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S781 JFP

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,277 mi
Last recorded54,277 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 JFP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 54,277 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 53,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2017 52,051 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 49,248 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front `d` bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

dampness on power steering rack

front brake discs corroded

gearbox damp

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 May 2016 49,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front `d` bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

dampness on power steering rack

front brake discs corroded

gearbox damp

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery positive terminal loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

dampness on power steering rack

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

movement in both front anti roll bar 'D' bush

oil leak from gearbox

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,832 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery positive terminal loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

dampness on power steering rack

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

movement in both front anti roll bar 'D' bush

oil leak from gearbox

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,623 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre valve perished

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre valve perished

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,877 miles

centre exhaust corrroded and repaired

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre valve perished

rear wiper torn

slight knock through steering

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering arms

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,707 miles

front tyres have uneven wear

fuel filler pipes corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

rear wiper torn

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 205/50/16

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 13 Dec 2011 38,706 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shields loose

front tyres have uneven wear

fuel filler pipes corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

rear wiper torn

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,371 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 36,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,014 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 32,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,318 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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S781 JFP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,999cc 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 S781 JFP, 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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S781 JFP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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