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YB08 WNM

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WNM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes at flanges (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 54,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 44,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,350 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 41,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 37,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 28,850 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,850 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,158 miles

all tyres only have 3mm tread

Pass 10 May 2011 9,337 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 WNM is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YB08 WNM, 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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What year was YB08 WNM registered?

YB08 WNM is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is YB08 WNM safe to buy?

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