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CY08 AWW

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,819 mi
Last recorded138,819 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 AWW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 127,201 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,287 miles

Central Rear Tailgate difficult to open.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Rear Suspension components very high level of corrosion.

Some brake pipes greased.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked by mounting bracket,rattling, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tailgate difficult to open.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possibly becoming noisy, (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be getting very low on outside, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Rear Suspension components very high level of corrosion.

Some brake pipes greased.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc looks to have been hot.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush very poor condition.Strongly advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Wing damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion,surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Suspected noisy wheel bearing, (5.1.3 (b) (i))

noisy heat shield on exhaust,

Fail 19 Mar 2019 116,491 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely Brake binding. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush,separated, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed in side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc looks to have been hot.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush very poor condition.Strongly advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion,surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Suspected noisy wheel bearing, (5.1.3 (b) (i))

noisy heat shield on exhaust,

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes very badly worn,both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush extremely poor condition,very strongly advise, (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both links poor condition, (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes very badly worn,both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

very high level of corrosion throughout underside,

Fail 29 Mar 2018 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link broken on subframe, (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface extremely poor (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing bolt broken off in carrier, (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose from front, (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes very badly worn,both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush extremely poor condition,very strongly advise, (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both links poor condition, (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes very badly worn,both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low from inside. (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

very high level of corrosion throughout underside,

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,776 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,598 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,975 miles

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,534 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes start to spit

under body surface rust

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,616 miles

rear pads due for change

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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CY08 AWW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CY08 AWW, 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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CY08 AWW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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