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PX08 DCV

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,631 mi
Last recorded92,631 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 DCV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 92,631 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 92,631 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 91,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 88,755 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 88,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested severe bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 86,094 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 86,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 80,772 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension arms slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight worn ,inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear subframe and suspension arms slight corrosion

under car surface slight corrosion

Fail 13 May 2022 80,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension arms slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight worn ,inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear subframe and suspension arms slight corrosion

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,535 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush worn and slightly displaced

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,912 miles

Nearside wiper

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,589 miles

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

sticky tail gate catch

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,011 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tail gate latch stiff/ needs help to close

Fail 6 Oct 2015 57,011 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tail gate latch stiff/ needs help to close

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,814 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,734 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,588 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 31,586 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Boot does not open.inspection not obstructed in any way.

Front number plate cracked.

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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PX08 DCV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX08 DCV, 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 PX08 DCV registered?

PX08 DCV is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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