MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section damage and leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Drive shaft badly damaged differntial mont demage on o/s/r from bracket (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened andb o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened and o/s/r trailing arms bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box blowing (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and o/s/r wheel arches on both side within of trailing arms bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside mirror casing damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount /wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside mirror casing damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount /wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged not affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre light cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure disfigured tyre separated and worn too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre disformed + worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged not affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested test aborted due to major exhaust leak failing lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mechanical components corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mechanical components corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bothside front brakepad wear+ slight imbalance
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside front outer brake pad (eg) may be wearing low; unable to view all brakes for wear.
Rear silencers exhaust flanges corroding
Some front brakes imballance, lower effort- offside
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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YT08 GUK is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YT08 GUK, 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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YT08 GUK is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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