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YS08 SVW

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,972 mi
Last recorded177,972 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 SVW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 177,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 174,376 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 174,179 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 161,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 148,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 140,100 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs corroded on lips on inner face

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 129,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 104,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,644 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 94,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YS08 SVW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YS08 SVW, 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 YS08 SVW registered?

YS08 SVW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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