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GJ08 ORG

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,461 mi
Last recorded156,461 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ORG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 156,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 153,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 150,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 148,092 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 148,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 143,690 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y piece (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,525 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,741 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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GJ08 ORG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ08 ORG, 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 GJ08 ORG registered?

GJ08 ORG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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