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CP08 SKE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,751 mi
Last recorded155,751 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 SKE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 215/45/17

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 155,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 215/45/17

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 215/45/17

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front inner rack joints have slight play

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 143,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 143,309 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,446 miles

Advise all four tyres have airline cracks in side walls but no cord showing

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,442 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise all four tyres have airline cracks in side walls but no cord showing

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,333 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 121,251 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre cut in tread

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,843 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limt on inner edge

front disc starting to wear thin

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

o/s/f wing mirror indicator lence has a crack in it

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,288 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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CP08 SKE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 SKE, 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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CP08 SKE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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