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RV59 NKN

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,032 mi
Last recorded148,032 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NKN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 148,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 143,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 131,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2018 131,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 115,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,855 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre valves deterioating

front tyres worn on edges, Offside worn heavily on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to clearly inspect spare wheel or structure of boot area as animal cage fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,649 miles

nearside front brake binding

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 NKN is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

RV59 NKN is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is RV59 NKN safe to buy?

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