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SW08 LSD

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,795 mi
Last recorded62,795 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LSD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,795 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,203 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,203 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,881 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 58,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,453 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,218 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 51,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,184 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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SW08 LSD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc 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 SW08 LSD, 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 SW08 LSD registered?

SW08 LSD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is SW08 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 LSD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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