MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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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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