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LC08 BCU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,426 mi
Last recorded74,426 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,426 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,006 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,322 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,717 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 71,161 miles

Front both inner drive shaft gaitors covered in grease

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,782 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,556 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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LC08 BCU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC08 BCU, 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 LC08 BCU registered?

LC08 BCU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is LC08 BCU safe to buy?

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