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FG08 XTP

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,092 mi
Last recorded152,092 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XTP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 152,092 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Washer weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 137,301 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

Fail 6 Dec 2024 137,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,902 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring engine component's.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back exhaust by y peace has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,019 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f tyre cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f tyre cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,326 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 108,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,669 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 47,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,997 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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FG08 XTP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG08 XTP, 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 FG08 XTP registered?

FG08 XTP is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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