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FL58 GLY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GLY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 132,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,230 miles

General underbody condition corroded.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,702 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2020 113,688 miles

Front exhaust flanges corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flanges corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,173 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 109,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,296 miles

Lower sill covers fitted .

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,239 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken and split , exhaust still secure .

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 92,239 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken and split , exhaust still secure .

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,842 miles

O S R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge Of Tyre Tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,701 miles

o s r tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner sidewall cracked(215/45/18w)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 47,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,685 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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FL58 GLY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL58 GLY, 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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FL58 GLY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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