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FD08 ZVC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 ZVC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,940 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 73,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,002 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,713 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 33,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,674 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,572 miles

front brake discs worn

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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FD08 ZVC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD08 ZVC, 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 FD08 ZVC registered?

FD08 ZVC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FD08 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 ZVC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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