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RV59 NHC

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,130 mi
Last recorded141,130 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NHC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 141,130 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,404 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

split in n/s/f and o/s/f inner tyre side walls

Fail 26 Apr 2018 126,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

split in n/s/f and o/s/f inner tyre side walls

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,559 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,559 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,455 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not down to cords

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,455 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,303 miles

near side rear tyre wearing oninside and outtside edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inside and outtside edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,038 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV59 NHC is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RV59 NHC, 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 RV59 NHC registered?

RV59 NHC is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is RV59 NHC safe to buy?

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