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RV55 OBT

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,805 mi
Last recorded187,805 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OBT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 187,805 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 173,062 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 172,973 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 159,294 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 142,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 127,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,924 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,541 miles

N/S/F Tyre low tread outside central band

Removed mobile phone holder from drivers view in swept area zone A. (placed on drivers seat)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,357 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,197 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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RV55 OBT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 87,707 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 RV55 OBT, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV55 OBT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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