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B3 RNR

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,831 mi
Last recorded150,831 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RNR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 150,831 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside brakes and suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 149,421 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion throughout all brakes and suspension components including rear subframe

Pass 18 Dec 2023 147,752 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange deteriorated but secure at present and not blowing

surface corrosion to rear suspension components and subframe

Pass 10 Dec 2022 141,622 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2022 141,425 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,166 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear n/s and o/s "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Front bolted exhaust flange showing some rust and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension rubbers are showing some deterioration

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,162 miles

Front and rear suspension arm rubber bushes are showing some deterioration

Front exhaust pipe rear-most bolted flange deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner "D" bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Fail 13 Nov 2020 127,162 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension arm rubber bushes are showing some deterioration

Front exhaust pipe rear-most bolted flange deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner "D" bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Fail 30 Oct 2020 127,006 miles

Power steering component leaking rack end seal leaking on n/side (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,059 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,432 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 77,892 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,892 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,343 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,295 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/s/r tyre bald on edges.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,862 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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B3 RNR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 RNR, 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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B3 RNR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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