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WJ08 CNZ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,566 mi
Last recorded106,566 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 101,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2021 94,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,556 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,069 miles

all 4 tyres are worn

rear brake pads worn

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,838 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,143 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 47,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,436 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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WJ08 CNZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ08 CNZ, 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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What year was WJ08 CNZ registered?

WJ08 CNZ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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