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RJ09 OPB

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OPB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,142 miles

covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2014 55,709 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 55,709 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 35,626 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 33,984 miles

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

advanced corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 9 May 2013 33,984 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

advanced corrosion to rear brake discs

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,043 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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RJ09 OPB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ09 OPB, 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 RJ09 OPB registered?

RJ09 OPB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is RJ09 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 OPB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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