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VE08 XCH

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,728 mi
Last recorded127,728 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,209 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,952 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,742 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,324 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 XCH is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

VE08 XCH is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is VE08 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 XCH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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