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CE08 ULU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,215 mi
Last recorded118,215 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ULU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 118,215 miles

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

rear general underbody corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 116,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,787 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 111,787 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,582 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust Y section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,970 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,759 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,759 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,475 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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CE08 ULU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE08 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 ULU registered?

CE08 ULU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 ULU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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