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T996 TGC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,884 mi
Last recorded134,884 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 TGC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 133,518 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 133,513 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 133,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 126,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 118,850 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 109,626 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from nearside & offside rocker covers

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,768 miles

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

oil leak noted from rear diff area

slight oil leak noted around steering rack area

Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,022 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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T996 TGC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T996 TGC, 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 T996 TGC registered?

T996 TGC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is T996 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 TGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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