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RV08 ZGA

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ZGA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 128,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 126,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 123,473 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,399 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 123,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,419 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 117,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 92,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,332 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,421 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,116 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 ZGA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV08 ZGA, 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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RV08 ZGA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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