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RV59 NJO

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,003 mi
Last recorded119,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 119,003 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,699 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 110,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,530 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 98,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge below 1.6 mm advice replace tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,158 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on its inner shoulder.

Nearside rear tyre is worn slightly on its inner shoulder.

Offside front tyre is wearing low on its inner shoulder and has a small cut/split on its inner wall.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 52,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NJO is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RV59 NJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 NJO registered?

RV59 NJO is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is RV59 NJO safe to buy?

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