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YT08 GVN

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,777 mi
Last recorded141,777 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 GVN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

several ares of corrosion on underside

some corrosion on front brake pipe uncoated ends

some play in nearside front inner tie rod inner joint

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,614 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,599 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear tailgate wont open

Centre bonnet secondry catch not operating properly

Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,895 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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YT08 GVN is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT08 GVN, 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 YT08 GVN registered?

YT08 GVN is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is YT08 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 GVN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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