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BL08 XGK

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,617 mi
Last recorded122,617 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,617 miles

advice to remove phone holder from windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2019 122,615 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advice to remove phone holder from windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,462 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 106,461 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,809 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Pass 31 May 2016 77,864 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2015 53,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,443 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,335 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,951 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 XGK is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL08 XGK, 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 BL08 XGK registered?

BL08 XGK is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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