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YD06 GHR

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,626 mi
Last recorded119,626 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 GHR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,626 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,775 miles

Both rear floor pans corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damages only 1 led working (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens discoloured (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 107,464 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Latch faulty not closing in lock position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damages only 1 led working (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens discoloured (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leek at rear diff

under body parts corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,544 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 73,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,113 miles

Exhaust + exhaust joints corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust + exhaust joints corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,558 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,487 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,762 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,251 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,969 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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YD06 GHR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YD06 GHR, 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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YD06 GHR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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