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VN08 FHG

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 159,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 159,403 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

mil lamp illuminated pre 1/7/2008

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 146,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 137,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broke away (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,776 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,776 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 111,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 65,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,082 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,331 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 FHG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN08 FHG, 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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VN08 FHG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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