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SM08 YFA

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YFA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face, braking surface slight corrosion

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 106,410 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc inner face, braking surface slight corrosion

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,010 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 94,047 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 May 2013 88,680 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 78,326 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 78,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 64,654 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 YFA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM08 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

SM08 YFA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is SM08 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 YFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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