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GK08 XKH

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,232 mi
Last recorded104,232 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XKH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,232 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 104,232 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil to low to test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 72,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,660 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 66,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,698 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,698 miles

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

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

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

all tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,937 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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GK08 XKH is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK08 XKH, 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 GK08 XKH registered?

GK08 XKH is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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