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WH07 AVC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,636 mi
Last recorded178,636 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH07 AVC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 178,636 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure engine undertray loose at back (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 178,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush bracket fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure engine undertray loose at back (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 167,840 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 167,795 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 175,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 148,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,793 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,771 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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WH07 AVC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WH07 AVC, 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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WH07 AVC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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