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RO08 AVR

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,208 mi
Last recorded171,208 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AVR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 162,901 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 162,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Mounting insecure (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working x 2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush deteriorated, bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 146,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 146,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,167 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition but no excess play at time of test

fuel brake lines at rear covered in grease in areas

Fail 25 Nov 2020 139,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition but no excess play at time of test

fuel brake lines at rear covered in grease in areas

Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 136,992 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,918 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to pull away

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,242 miles

n/s/f tyre has a few marks in inner side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,905 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 115,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,179 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 94,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,413 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen damaged outside swept area(o/s lower corner)

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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RO08 AVR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO08 AVR, 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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RO08 AVR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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