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FN59 GHG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,326 mi
Last recorded185,326 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 GHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 185,326 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 185,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 167,176 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 167,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,845 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 132,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,022 miles

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

exhaust rear joint slightly corroded.

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded. advise a brake check soon.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

exhaust rear joint slightly corroded.

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded. advise a brake check soon.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,222 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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FN59 GHG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 FN59 GHG, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FN59 GHG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is FN59 GHG safe to buy?

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