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FL58 GLZ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,009 mi
Last recorded117,009 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,045 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock absorber body corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2024 113,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front lower earth straps corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,605 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,352 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat minor insecure

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,067 miles

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front suspension bushes worn

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,246 miles

front suspension arm bushes slight wear

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,807 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 GLZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GLZ, 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 FL58 GLZ registered?

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

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