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WP57 OHC

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,445 mi
Last recorded144,445 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 OHC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 144,445 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 144,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 141,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 137,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 134,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,911 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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WP57 OHC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WP57 OHC, 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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WP57 OHC is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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