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DA08 FAA

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,403 mi
Last recorded61,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FAA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 61,403 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,752 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,787 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,198 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,610 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,065 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,519 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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DA08 FAA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA08 FAA, 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 DA08 FAA registered?

DA08 FAA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is DA08 FAA safe to buy?

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