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SR08 DTU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 DTU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 126,413 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ANDS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,217 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine mil light on at time of test

rear suspension arms very rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,456 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

anti skid light lit

engine light lit

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 114,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,925 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,055 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 77,565 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,547 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,365 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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SR08 DTU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SR08 DTU, 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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SR08 DTU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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