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SW08 LSF

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LSF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 112,462 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 112,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 104,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,586 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 May 2013 80,369 miles

Outer Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 80,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 55,243 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 30 May 2011 55,243 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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 LSF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LSF, 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 SW08 LSF registered?

SW08 LSF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is SW08 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 LSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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