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HY08 LCV

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LCV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,071 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round/4 wheels (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round/4 wheels (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,446 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,446 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,998 miles

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

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

all brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,911 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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HY08 LCV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 HY08 LCV, 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 HY08 LCV registered?

HY08 LCV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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