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EU08 SEY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,045 mi
Last recorded110,045 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 SEY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 110,045 miles

Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,520 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush deteriortaed (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wish bone bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,971 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 95,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,744 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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EU08 SEY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EU08 SEY, 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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EU08 SEY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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