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KY08 NVB

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,618 mi
Last recorded106,618 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 NVB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,541 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

insides of front tyres wearing

Fail 24 Nov 2017 101,541 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

insides of front tyres wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,684 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,670 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,670 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,732 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,241 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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KY08 NVB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KY08 NVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY08 NVB registered?

KY08 NVB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KY08 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 NVB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY08 NVB have outstanding finance?

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