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J111 PBG

2017 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,966 mi
Last recorded162,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Legacy121,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 PBG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 162,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 154,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 146,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 146,790 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 140,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 133,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 119,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,816 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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J111 PBG is a 2017 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 121,640 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 J111 PBG, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J111 PBG registered?

J111 PBG is a 2017 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2017.

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