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MR55 SUV

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 SUV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES, WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 139,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 137,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 122,352 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 134,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components

screen chips

Pass 26 Mar 2022 129,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 103,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,246 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 94,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 114,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,168 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 84,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,949 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,916 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall ( inner) perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,919 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 34,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,107 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 23,301 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 23,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MR55 SUV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 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 MR55 SUV, 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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MR55 SUV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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