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SL08 SCZ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 141,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror casing damaged

underbody chassis + suspension component's corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 141,992 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Upper engine mount loose

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror casing damaged

underbody chassis + suspension component's corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 137,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Mar 2023 130,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer mirror casing damaged slightly

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 70,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside outer mirror casing damaged slightly

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner seal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mm and scrubbing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

engine oil low

Fail 22 Mar 2022 122,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner seal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mm and scrubbing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 26 Mar 2021 114,924 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge scrubbing,tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,924 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge scrubbing,tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,073 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Fail 24 Mar 2020 109,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,392 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 100,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 70,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 70,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm missing (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 61,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2015 61,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 53,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 45,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 May 2012 36,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2011 27,028 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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SL08 SCZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL08 SCZ, 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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SL08 SCZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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