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DK08 SXB

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SXB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 117,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 107,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 107,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,354 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 100,354 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 59,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,067 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 50,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,776 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 30,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,535 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 SXB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK08 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 SXB registered?

DK08 SXB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is DK08 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 SXB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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