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SX57 LFD

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,170 mi
Last recorded133,170 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 LFD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 133,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 133,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 127,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,495 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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SX57 LFD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SX57 LFD, 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 SX57 LFD registered?

SX57 LFD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 January 2008.

Is SX57 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX57 LFD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SX57 LFD have outstanding finance?

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