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WA08 YWS

2008 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,416 mi
Last recorded61,416 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 YWS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,416 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush on roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush on roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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WA08 YWS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WA08 YWS, 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

How do I check the history of WA08 YWS?

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What year was WA08 YWS registered?

WA08 YWS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WA08 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 YWS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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