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WP08 DZE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,971 mi
Last recorded174,971 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 DZE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 174,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven.

Slight exhaust leak at rear.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 174,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp smashed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge plus has deep cuts to outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn bad on inner edge. Strongly advise replacing.

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven.

Slight exhaust leak at rear.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 157,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 157,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 145,638 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 145,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,926 miles

Crack at lower edge of windscreen - not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2016 141,926 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Crack at lower edge of windscreen - not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,575 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Traction control & engine management warning lamps illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 106,718 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Small cut in outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre - no cords visible at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 87,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Small cut in outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre - no cords visible at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,890 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,890 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,867 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

some wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

some wear to front and rear brake discs

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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WP08 DZE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WP08 DZE, 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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WP08 DZE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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