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VN08 FHE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FHE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 131,992 miles

offside rear tyre is on the wear bars

rear exhaust flange corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,988 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 118,982 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level is low

Pass 29 Nov 2021 110,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,280 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,670 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 91,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 65,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dog on bonnet

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,369 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Dog on bonnet

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,098 miles

Mascot on bonnet

Off side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,268 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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VN08 FHE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN08 FHE, 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 VN08 FHE registered?

VN08 FHE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VN08 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 FHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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