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R487 GJL

2009 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 GJL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,719 miles

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

front exhaust shields deterioated

Fail 18 Aug 2018 136,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust shields deterioated

Pass 25 Sep 2017 128,473 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f & n/s/r (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,931 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 121,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

temporay fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 117,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 113,306 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f wiper has slight split

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 109,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,268 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 106,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,081 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 102,081 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear lights dark

Fail 7 Jul 2009 98,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 98,573 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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R487 GJL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R487 GJL, 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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R487 GJL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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