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CK08 TLX

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,021 mi
Last recorded146,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 TLX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 146,021 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,361 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 130,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 97,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 84,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 70,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

Fail 20 May 2013 70,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

Pass 22 May 2012 55,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,175 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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CK08 TLX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 CK08 TLX, 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 CK08 TLX registered?

CK08 TLX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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