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RV58 TCU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,267 mi
Last recorded128,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 TCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 128,267 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view is 8 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side rear (NSR&OSR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (NSR&OSR) D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear(NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 128,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OSF inner Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF&NSF inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view is 8 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (NSF&OSF) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (NSF&OSF) inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side rear (NSR&OSR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (NSR&OSR) D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear(NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 112,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 102,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 102,506 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,418 miles

Near side front fog light cracked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,569 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyre treads getting low and tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,473 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,127 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,825 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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RV58 TCU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RV58 TCU, 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

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What year was RV58 TCU registered?

RV58 TCU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is RV58 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 TCU shows 12 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.

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