MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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bonnet safety catch not working
Small fracture in exhaust front pipe at the mount bracket
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
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
car emits small ammount smoke
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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