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FE08 GWX

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,713 mi
Last recorded93,713 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GWX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,711 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,416 miles

both front bottom arm bush's cracking

front no plate cracked

rear brake discs lipped

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bush's

Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,416 miles

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

both front bottom arm bush's cracking

front no plate cracked

rear brake discs lipped

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bush's

Pass 14 Apr 2012 63,450 miles

both front lower wishbones rear bushes perishing

not able to fully see brake pads(recommend a free brake check)

slight play in the steering uj

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,985 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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FE08 GWX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE08 GWX, 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 FE08 GWX registered?

FE08 GWX is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is FE08 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 GWX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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