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RU55 DBS

2011 Subaru Legacy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,822 mi
Last recorded145,822 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 DBS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 145,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. Also all tyres have slight wear on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 138,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 129,096 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 121,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 112,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 101,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 101,913 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 96,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,373 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,913 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Tow bar wiring from front to back loose. (1.9.2b)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,328 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 47,328 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 37,197 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 37,197 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RU55 DBS is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RU55 DBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RU55 DBS registered?

RU55 DBS is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is RU55 DBS safe to buy?

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