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WV58 LYU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,246 mi
Last recorded118,246 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 LYU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,246 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,246 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,979 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbed on the outside edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,334 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 38,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

squeel from rear brakes o/s/r

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,612 miles

squeel from rear brakes o/s/r

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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WV58 LYU 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 63.6%.

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 WV58 LYU, 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 WV58 LYU registered?

WV58 LYU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is WV58 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 LYU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV58 LYU have outstanding finance?

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