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AM08 FBF

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,049 mi
Last recorded165,049 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FBF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 165,049 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 164,770 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 164,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 163,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 162,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 159,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 157,930 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 157,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 156,017 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 147,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 139,422 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 139,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,324 miles

grease around offside inner cv boot

slight lump on offside rear tyre side wall (215/45/17)

various small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2015 135,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

grease around offside inner cv boot

rear brake discs worn

slight lump on offside rear tyre side wall (215/45/17)

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,413 miles

front brake pads worn low 90% discs worn

nearside front and rear road wheel slightly buckled

nearside front fog light full of water

niose from engine heat shield/pulley area

Fail 24 Mar 2014 121,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake pads worn low 90% discs worn

nearside front and rear road wheel slightly buckled

nearside front fog light full of water

niose from engine heat shield/pulley area

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,673 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,702 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AM08 FBF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM08 FBF, 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 AM08 FBF registered?

AM08 FBF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is AM08 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 FBF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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