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MH08 KNZ

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,735 mi
Last recorded151,735 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 KNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 151,735 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 151,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,996 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,602 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 135,602 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 112,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,599 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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MH08 KNZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MH08 KNZ, 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 MH08 KNZ registered?

MH08 KNZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is MH08 KNZ safe to buy?

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