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SP08 OYU

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,673 mi
Last recorded134,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OYU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 134,673 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 128,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 125,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,588 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,717 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 96,717 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,126 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 60,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,191 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 42,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,483 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,209 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,730 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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SP08 OYU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP08 OYU, 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 SP08 OYU registered?

SP08 OYU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SP08 OYU safe to buy?

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