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WF08 ZBL

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,414 mi
Last recorded113,414 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 ZBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 113,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack on front hanger mount (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 113,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack on front hanger mount (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 98,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 81,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,764 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,197 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 43,304 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 43,304 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 23,648 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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WF08 ZBL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF08 ZBL, 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 WF08 ZBL registered?

WF08 ZBL is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is WF08 ZBL safe to buy?

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