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FY08 VFC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,698 mi
Last recorded206,698 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VFC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 206,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 206,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 198,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 198,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 192,433 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 191,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 184,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 174,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 156,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 143,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,793 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,703 miles

cut out of o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FY08 VFC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FY08 VFC, 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 FY08 VFC registered?

FY08 VFC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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