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RUI 7559

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Other 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,420 mi
Last recorded172,420 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 7559
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 172,420 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2025 171,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 166,395 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 155,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 140,506 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,969 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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RUI 7559 is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RUI 7559, 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

How do I check the history of RUI 7559?

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What year was RUI 7559 registered?

RUI 7559 is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is RUI 7559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 7559 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUI 7559 have outstanding finance?

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