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SH08 CXZ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,114 mi
Last recorded99,114 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 CXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 99,114 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 99,062 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,968 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,966 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at branch (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,614 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,612 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 62,887 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 62,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,501 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,716 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,381 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,790 miles

Offside front macphereson strut light misting of oil

Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SH08 CXZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH08 CXZ, 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 SH08 CXZ registered?

SH08 CXZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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