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LF56 WHW

2018 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,755 mi
Last recorded155,755 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Legacy106,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 WHW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 155,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 155,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 7 Feb 2025 128,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 102,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,330 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,340 miles

speedometer on kmh not mph

Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

speedometer on kmh not mph

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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LF56 WHW is a 2018 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 106,634 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 LF56 WHW, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF56 WHW registered?

LF56 WHW is a 2018 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 February 2018.

Is LF56 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 WHW 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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