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KW08 ORS

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,571 mi
Last recorded174,571 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ORS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 174,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 151,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 151,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 131,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 109,279 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,081 miles

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

all four road wheels have slight rim damage

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread depth and worn shoulders

offside front tyre 3.5mm tread depth and worn shoulders

offside rear tyre has a cut,but not deep enough to reach inner cords

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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KW08 ORS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW08 ORS, 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 KW08 ORS registered?

KW08 ORS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is KW08 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ORS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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