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YE08 VLS

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VLS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,664 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,987 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,681 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 96,678 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 89,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 81,549 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 72,540 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 72,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,091 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,550 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have slight play in a ball joint

Both rear anti roll bar links have slight play in a ball joint

Pass 23 May 2011 30,765 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight split on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 23 May 2011 30,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight split on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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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YE08 VLS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE08 VLS, 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 YE08 VLS registered?

YE08 VLS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YE08 VLS safe to buy?

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