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KP08 MFE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,670 mi
Last recorded123,670 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 MFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 123,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,942 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 117,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 110,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

numerous suspension components rusting

off side and near side floor to sill areas rusting

some metal brake pipes rusting at ends next to unions

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible exposed metal ends (1.1.11 (c))

Floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 105,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible exposed metal ends (1.1.11 (c))

Floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm height adjuster broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 101,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s front and n/s/rear tyres inner sidewalls are showing splits/cracks but no visible signs of ply or cords.......215/45/17/91yxl

Fail 27 Mar 2019 101,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s front and n/s/rear tyres inner sidewalls are showing splits/cracks but no visible signs of ply or cords.......215/45/17/91yxl

Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,897 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 92,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,050 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 85,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,015 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,897 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,984 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,180 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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KP08 MFE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP08 MFE, 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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KP08 MFE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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