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SM08 VMF

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,950 mi
Last recorded87,950 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VMF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front w\washer poor

Fail 3 Dec 2015 81,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front w\washer poor

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges 215/45/17 v

both front wishbone arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2014 70,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges 215/45/17 v

both front wishbone arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2013 60,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,120 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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SM08 VMF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 VMF, 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 SM08 VMF registered?

SM08 VMF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is SM08 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 VMF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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