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DV08 BZY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,267 mi
Last recorded109,267 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BZY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,317 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,674 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F,N/S/F,O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 90,044 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 82,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 82,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 75,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,902 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 67,844 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 61,094 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 60,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 53,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,752 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween treads

Pass 23 May 2011 33,762 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding on outer face brake pads low

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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DV08 BZY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV08 BZY, 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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DV08 BZY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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