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RV09 YYF

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,496 mi
Last recorded77,496 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 YYF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust split (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all road wheels buckled

front brake discs lipped

n/s front tyre bold on outside edge and has various deep slices in outer and inner sidewalls

Fail 12 Dec 2016 77,496 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust split (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all road wheels buckled

all tyres low on pressure

front brake discs lipped

wipers not tested

n/s front tyre bold on outside edge and has various deep slices in outer and inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,388 miles

Both rear alloys distorted

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wipers split

Fail 15 Dec 2015 71,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear alloys distorted

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wipers split

Pass 13 Dec 2014 59,819 miles

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

n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar bushes worn

n/s front tyre bold on inside and outside edges,on wear markers and deep cut present

o/s front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

o/s steering arm worn

rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,894 miles

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

slight play in front d-bushes

Fail 23 Dec 2013 49,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

slight play in front d-bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,637 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RV09 YYF is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV09 YYF, 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 RV09 YYF registered?

RV09 YYF is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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