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RV08 UVE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 UVE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 138,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscrren

exhaust system weak and corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 138,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscrren

exhaust system weak and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,516 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 106,033 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,330 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,728 miles

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

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

advise cuts to sidewalls of both rear tyres , but not to ply or cords

advise wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,060 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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RV08 UVE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RV08 UVE, 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 RV08 UVE registered?

RV08 UVE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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