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YB08 WNG

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,307 mi
Last recorded147,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WNG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 147,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front c.v. boot small split in but prevents ingress of dirt

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 147,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front c.v. boot small split in but prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,116 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components slight corrosion

wipers worn

Fail 22 Jun 2017 131,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components slight corrosion

wipers worn

Pass 28 Jun 2016 107,716 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn

small exhaust leak near first mount (will weld)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,675 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both sides at rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake pads worn

small exhaust leak near first mount (will weld)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 53,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,708 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,876 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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YB08 WNG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB08 WNG, 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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YB08 WNG is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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