2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · SV58 NKA

The vehicle currently holds a non-roadworthy status following a failure in its most recent inspection on June 9, 2026. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the latest test result at 147,810 miles identifies a mechanical failure regarding the offside front brake and an inoperative registration plate lamp. This indicates a shift from a stable maintenance trend to a reactive approach, where essential safety components are now only being addressed after a test failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 129,919 miles in July 2023 to 136,022 miles in July 2024, followed by another 5,000 miles leading into June 2025. This regular interval suggests the car has not been subject to long periods of standing, though the high cumulative mileage puts significant pressure on the Subaru-specific drivetrain components and suspension bushings. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to determine if the offside front lag is caused by a seized caliper piston, perished slider pins, or excessive buildup of corrosion. Given the previous failure for a nearside stop lamp in 2025, the owner appears prone to neglecting minor electrical bulb maintenance until prompted by the MOT tester. Particular attention should also be paid to the structural integrity of the subframes and mounting points, as these are common points of advanced corrosion on this model at this mileage, despite the fact that recent clean advisories did not yet flag them.