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NV59 AVG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,406 mi
Last recorded126,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 AVG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 126,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,776 miles

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

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

brake pipes have corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2021 121,776 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pipes have corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 106,466 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,728 miles

Both rear inner sills have rust on surface

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage of grease from clamp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / inner edge slightly bold (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 95,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. + tyre cracking / kerb damage outer sidewall / inner edge bold (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear inner sills have rust on surface

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage of grease from clamp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / inner edge slightly bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,140 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NV59 AVG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV59 AVG, 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 NV59 AVG registered?

NV59 AVG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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