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NU09 XLZ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,021 mi
Last recorded155,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 XLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 155,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil everywhere on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Jan 2021 154,706 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil everywhere on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Dec 2019 147,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 138,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn+sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth+sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper damaged

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 125,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn+sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth+sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper damaged

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,815 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,296 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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NU09 XLZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU09 XLZ, 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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What year was NU09 XLZ registered?

NU09 XLZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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