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OU08 XYB

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,467 mi
Last recorded165,467 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XYB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 165,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 151,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 139,338 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 139,331 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Linkage seized & bracket broken (7.12 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 134,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 126,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 122,432 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 122,427 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,009 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,578 miles

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 28 Oct 2016 87,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,076 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,124 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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OU08 XYB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU08 XYB, 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 OU08 XYB registered?

OU08 XYB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is OU08 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 XYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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