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BJ61 JVH

2011 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,707 mi
Last recorded152,707 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JVH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 152,707 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 152,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16(2.7mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16(2.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16(2.8mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 121,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16(2.7mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16(2.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16(2.8mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,323 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,233 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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BJ61 JVH is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,588 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 BJ61 JVH, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ61 JVH is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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