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HY08 LEU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,754 mi
Last recorded192,754 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LEU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 192,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2017 192,754 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 178,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

mil light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 May 2016 178,819 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

mil light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 May 2015 164,626 miles

front pads appear thin

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 May 2015 164,626 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front pads appear thin

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 149,125 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2013 137,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,477 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play in front and rear d bushes

slight play in offside rear link

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,080 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LEU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

HY08 LEU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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