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M889 YRN

2011 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,639 mi
Last recorded142,639 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 YRN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,639 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 138,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,345 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 135,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 130,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,757 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 126,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,229 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 113,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,344 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,897 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,897 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper missing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,726 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Battery insecure

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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M889 YRN is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M889 YRN, 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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M889 YRN is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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