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HY08 LFB

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LFB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 83,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 81,126 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 81,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 78,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,449 miles

Both front wishbone , rear bushes perished

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot slight leak of gresse

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,280 miles

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,720 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,764 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,422 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 LFB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY08 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

HY08 LFB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 LFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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