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CF08 EFL

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,661 mi
Last recorded89,661 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EFL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills / mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 86,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills / mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,120 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL slightly corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 82,268 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,253 miles

Advise on o/s/r tyre slight cut in side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,892 miles

advise on cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,197 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,435 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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CF08 EFL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CF08 EFL, 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 CF08 EFL registered?

CF08 EFL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is CF08 EFL safe to buy?

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