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EU08 VDF

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 VDF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 126,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,653 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,384 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine top cover loose

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,916 miles

front 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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EU08 VDF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDF, 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 EU08 VDF registered?

EU08 VDF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EU08 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 VDF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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