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LG08 WTD

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,869 mi
Last recorded147,869 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WTD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,869 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 146,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 118,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 118,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake caliper. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,516 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 93,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,464 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,114 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,114 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,832 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,119 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,737 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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LG08 WTD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 LG08 WTD, 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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LG08 WTD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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