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VO08 YFK

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,378 mi
Last recorded135,378 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YFK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 135,378 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 135,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 119,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,435 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on some mech componets

Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,408 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,798 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,791 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,920 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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VO08 YFK is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO08 YFK, 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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VO08 YFK is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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