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DK08 SWZ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,967 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 109,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 109,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,652 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

most of the rubber bushes are showing their age

waxoyl required soon

Fail 4 Apr 2019 99,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil was very low !!

most of the rubber bushes are showing their age

waxoyl required soon

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,231 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns and os (4.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os between flexi s (3.6.B.2c)

os wing mirror repeater lense broken

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Y pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns and os (4.2.A.1a)

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

os wing mirror cover missing

slight give and a knock from the brake pedal when applied heavily and stationary

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,289 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil halfway down stick , aux belt noise and stone in exhaust

Fail 2 Jan 2016 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

oil halfway down stick , aux belt noise and stone in exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,728 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,611 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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DK08 SWZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK08 SWZ, 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 DK08 SWZ registered?

DK08 SWZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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