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BK08 FVW

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,953 mi
Last recorded60,953 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FVW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 54,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,704 miles

Central Exhaust silencer pipes and flanges corroding and blowing at split end of pipes

Front Inner Offside and nearside gaiters leaking at clip end

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust silencer twin pipe corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 45,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust silencer twin pipe corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 43,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 41,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and is wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 36,940 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 36,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 32,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 21,997 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 11 May 2012 16,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,275 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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BK08 FVW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK08 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

BK08 FVW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BK08 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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