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SP58 CVB

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 CVB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 126,853 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 126,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 117,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot clip slightly loose allowing grease to leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 105,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front and rear (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot clip slightly loose allowing grease to leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,576 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,905 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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SP58 CVB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SP58 CVB, 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 SP58 CVB registered?

SP58 CVB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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