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LG08 BVH

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 BVH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,090 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,079 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,197 miles

n/s & o/s front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,622 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,872 miles

cut in offside front outer tyrewall

Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,854 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

cut in offside front outer tyrewall

Fail 17 Feb 2011 14,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,746 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

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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LG08 BVH is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG08 BVH, 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 LG08 BVH registered?

LG08 BVH is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is LG08 BVH safe to buy?

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