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VX08 LHJ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,695 mi
Last recorded142,695 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 LHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 142,695 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 5 Oct 2015 142,695 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 127,433 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,362 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2013 114,298 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,107 miles

Cut in side wall n/s/rear tyre.

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 LHJ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey 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 VX08 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

VX08 LHJ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is VX08 LHJ safe to buy?

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