MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
exhaust corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre valve perished
steering rack damp
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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?
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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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