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VX08 LHG

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,907 mi
Last recorded120,907 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 LHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 120,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 114,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,628 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,568 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,249 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 89,775 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 89,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 83,876 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 78,495 miles

front wipers detoriated

Fail 13 May 2014 78,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers detoriated

Pass 24 May 2013 69,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 69,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2012 55,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 May 2012 55,468 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 May 2011 40,329 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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VX08 LHG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX08 LHG, 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 VX08 LHG registered?

VX08 LHG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is VX08 LHG safe to buy?

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