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LW51 XJG

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XJG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,971 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,509 miles

E M L light is on

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

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,509 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

E M L light is on

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

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2012 55,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,417 miles

Front washers not providing sufficient fluid - need fluid top up

NSR service brake bit weak

NSR tyre outer sidewall chipped

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,282 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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LW51 XJG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW51 XJG, 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

How do I check the history of LW51 XJG?

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What year was LW51 XJG registered?

LW51 XJG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is LW51 XJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 XJG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW51 XJG have outstanding finance?

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