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MV08 XCM

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,301 mi
Last recorded170,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 XCM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 170,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 170,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 148,260 miles

Engine MIL light indicates a fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 147,879 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL light indicates a fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,176 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 127,176 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,846 miles

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

Tyres under inflated

Fail 17 Feb 2017 111,846 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyres under inflated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle dynamics control OFF indicator light on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle dynamics control OFF indicator light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,351 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)

rear disc's slightly corroded

unable to gas test as will not pick up

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,771 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,722 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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MV08 XCM is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MV08 XCM, 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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MV08 XCM is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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