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RV08 UVS

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,398 mi
Last recorded87,398 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 UVS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,398 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,710 miles

Small fracture in exhaust front pipe at the mount bracket

Fail 11 Jan 2021 86,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Small fracture in exhaust front pipe at the mount bracket

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 85,300 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,581 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 83,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 77,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,309 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car emits small ammount smoke

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,735 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 56,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,412 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,170 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)

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 UVS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV08 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

RV08 UVS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RV08 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 UVS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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