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LT08 CGY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,418 mi
Last recorded123,418 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 CGY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 113,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 108,640 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 108,611 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,909 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 82,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,606 miles

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

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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LT08 CGY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT08 CGY, 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 LT08 CGY registered?

LT08 CGY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is LT08 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 CGY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT08 CGY have outstanding finance?

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