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OU08 XZC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,294 mi
Last recorded129,294 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XZC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp outer cover damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2018 116,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp outer cover damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,419 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 XZC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XZC, 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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What year was OU08 XZC registered?

OU08 XZC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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