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GK58 OTL

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 OTL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,234 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 119,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 112,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has A Very Slight Leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth-On Inner Edge Close To Showing Cords.Recommend Replaing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,362 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 92,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Y section (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 82,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Y section (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,784 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 66,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (cut in tread and cut in inner sidewall) (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,856 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,171 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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GK58 OTL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GK58 OTL, 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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GK58 OTL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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