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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,994 cc

J8 ERAMOT history

J8 ERA is a silver petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
126,980 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ERA was last recorded at 126,980 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 5,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,923 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,057 miles
Average per year
7,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,980 miles
  • 2023 – 121,923 miles
  • 2022 – 117,242 miles
  • 2021 – 112,856 miles
  • 2020 – 108,088 miles
  • 2019 – 100,240 miles
  • 2018 – 92,797 miles
  • 2017 – 88,194 miles
  • 2016 – 82,019 miles
  • 2015 – 81,294 miles
  • 2014 – 74,046 miles
  • 2013 – 63,912 miles
  • 2012 – 54,205 miles
  • 2011 – 40,686 miles
  • 2010 – 25,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,980 miles (+5,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    134233399816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,923 miles (+4,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,923 miles
    Test number
    957416071820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,242 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    478388058366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,856 miles (+4,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    961446746737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass108,088 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,088 miles
    Test number
    470613931428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,240 miles (+7,443)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    609385119509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,797 miles (+4,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    380224507720
    • AdvisoryCan't fully inspect brake pips due to undercover trays

  8. Pass88,194 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,194 miles
    Test number
    249628859872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,019 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,019 miles
    Test number
    830496984454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,294 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,294 miles
    Test number
    235173280221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,290 miles (+7,244)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    426674671885
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass74,046 miles (+10,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    838849864257
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass63,912 miles (+72)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,912 miles
    Test number
    379606273201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail63,840 miles (+9,635)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    846510873264
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    848120672253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail54,205 miles (+13,519)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    305450872422
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass40,686 miles (+15,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    739790771295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,590 miles
    Test number
    464656450284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ERA

Does J8 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 ERA expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 ERA?
The MOT on J8 ERA expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 ERA done?
J8 ERA was recorded at 126,980 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 7,138 miles a year.
Has J8 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ERA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on J8 ERA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 ERA find?
J8 ERA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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