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SK08 XFS

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,084 mi
Last recorded101,084 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XFS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,084 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 96,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges heavily corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 96,442 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges heavily corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease out ends (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease out ends (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,063 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 94,060 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,530 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,979 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,295 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 70,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,010 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 55,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,384 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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SK08 XFS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK08 XFS, 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 SK08 XFS registered?

SK08 XFS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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