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LO08 FVY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,751 mi
Last recorded94,751 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FVY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 94,751 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 94,740 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,082 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 85,082 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,627 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 79,627 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,287 miles

advise oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,764 miles

both rear tyre's slight cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2015 60,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre's slight cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,423 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 53,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,883 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2012 32,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,666 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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LO08 FVY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LO08 FVY, 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 LO08 FVY registered?

LO08 FVY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LO08 FVY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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