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BD08 BHN

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

204,118 mi
Last recorded204,118 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BHN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 204,118 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 192,037 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight - both sides ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 178,445 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 165,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 151,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack/perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack/perish (2.4.G.2)

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

decelerometer brake tested in dry conditions

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,front wiper blades slightly streaking,brake fluid level slightly low.

ns & osf driveshaft inner cv gaiter outer clips/fittings weeping.plastic undershields,oversills & engine covers fitted.exhaust corroding & repair made to rear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,044 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 130,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 130,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,dent in nsf wing,b/fluid level slightly low,plastic oversills fitted,exhaust system starting to corrode & slight leak from rear Y piece,TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,177 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to crack/perish

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,slight chips in windscreen,slight split in rear wiper blade,okastic oversills & mid undershields fitted,slight corrosion to some parts of exhaust system,

Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,098 miles

tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 28 May 2011 75,623 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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BD08 BHN is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD08 BHN, 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 BHN is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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