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WV08 DHU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,161 mi
Last recorded129,161 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DHU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,959 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 94,371 miles

Both front anti roll bar outer drop links worn

Both front inner roll bar bushes worn

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 84,403 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2013 84,395 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine light on

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 76,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 76,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 66,039 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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WV08 DHU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV08 DHU, 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 WV08 DHU registered?

WV08 DHU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is WV08 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 DHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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