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DS08 AHL

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,985 mi
Last recorded132,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,985 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has long travel but functioning correctly

Pass 8 Jun 2018 124,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,414 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Offside Front fog slight damage

Fail 10 Jun 2017 115,414 miles

Front number plate slight damage

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

Offside Front fog slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip/crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,138 miles

Both front tyres have worn badly on the edges.

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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DS08 AHL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS08 AHL, 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 DS08 AHL registered?

DS08 AHL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DS08 AHL safe to buy?

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