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888 IB

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 IB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 87,790 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 87,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 84,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019
Fail 11 Jun 2019 71,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,633 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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888 IB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 888 IB, 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 888 IB registered?

888 IB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is 888 IB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 IB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 888 IB have outstanding finance?

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