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SA08 YDJ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,892 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 123,892 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,550 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,636 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,412 miles

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

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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SA08 YDJ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SA08 YDJ, 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 SA08 YDJ registered?

SA08 YDJ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 YDJ safe to buy?

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