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BL08 XJC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,038 mi
Last recorded131,038 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XJC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 131,038 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Number plate light dim

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 131,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Number plate light dim

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,322 miles

Both number plates lights dim

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 117,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,565 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake discs surface corroded all-round

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake discs surface corroded all-round

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,067 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,203 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,861 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,120 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,085 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,489 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XJC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL08 XJC, 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 XJC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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