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SV08 OVF

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,213 mi
Last recorded97,213 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OVF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,537 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 92,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,149 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,974 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,974 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,399 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,128 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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SV08 OVF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV08 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV08 OVF registered?

SV08 OVF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SV08 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 OVF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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