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RE08 WKD

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,270 mi
Last recorded152,270 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 WKD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 152,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 152,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer bracket broken on botom arm

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 143,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,972 miles

Front Both inner cv boots slightly deterioated

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel is bent

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,115 miles

front pads not seen

slight damage to off side rear light unit

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

small cuts in side wall near side rear tyre

small damage to off side front door mirror

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,905 miles

small cut in side wall near side front tyre

small cuts in side wall near side rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,585 miles

small damage to rear no plate

Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small damage to rear no plate

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,501 miles

front pads not seen

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,501 miles

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

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

front pads not seen

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,901 miles

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre / starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,901 miles

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

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre / starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,381 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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RE08 WKD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE08 WKD, 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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RE08 WKD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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