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VE08 LRF

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 LRF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 74,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 64,769 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 60,201 miles

os rear tyre worn hard on inner tread and large nail in non repairable area

Pass 31 May 2016 54,132 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 49,967 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Rear pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 49,967 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Rear pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 27,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,352 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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VE08 LRF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VE08 LRF, 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 VE08 LRF registered?

VE08 LRF is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is VE08 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 LRF 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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