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BL08 XGC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,068 mi
Last recorded159,068 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XGC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 159,068 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front RADIATOR MOUNTING CORRODED

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 155,819 miles

Body component insecure Radiator mounting(s) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no top bracket or securing studs (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 144,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section split of the middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no top bracket or securing studs (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust middle pipe bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 128,543 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 124,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 110,969 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 110,968 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,689 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,376 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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BL08 XGC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 BL08 XGC, 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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BL08 XGC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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