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BD08 BDV

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,792 mi
Last recorded100,792 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BDV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,034 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 97,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,254 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall is damaged

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall is damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,397 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,637 miles

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

o/s/f door damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,751 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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BD08 BDV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD08 BDV, 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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BD08 BDV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BD08 BDV safe to buy?

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