2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0L Petrol · D7 OYE

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the suspension and braking components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 118,190 miles identified worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the front wishbones and rear trailing arms, the vehicle still secured a pass. The persistence of these faults across multiple years indicates that the previous owner was monitoring wear rather than performing preventative replacement of components, leading to a gradual degradation of the chassis-related assemblies. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between October 2021 at 111,131 miles and October 2025 at 118,190 miles, the car covered only 7,059 miles. This low annual usage explains the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion on metal surfaces, which is evident in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension geometry, specifically targeting the recurring issues with worn bushes and anti-roll bar pins. The 2023 report noted a corroded rear brake pipe, and the 2024 test flagged a binding nearside rear caliper; these areas require close attention to ensure that corrosion or mechanical seizing has not progressed beyond a safe point. Additionally, given the minor exhaust leak recorded in 2022, the manifold and system hangers should be checked for structural thinning or perished gaskets.