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BK08 FGD

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FGD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 132,905 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres starting to perrish in tread grooves

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,691 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to see condition of rear pads

Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,988 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to see condition of rear pads

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs lipped

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle (covers fitted)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs lipped

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle (covers fitted)

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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BK08 FGD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK08 FGD, 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 BK08 FGD registered?

BK08 FGD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is BK08 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FGD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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