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RV61 XHL

2012 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 XHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 124,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,597 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,117 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 108,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 101,060 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 2 Feb 2016 101,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,637 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades poor

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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RV61 XHL is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 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 RV61 XHL, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RV61 XHL registered?

RV61 XHL is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is RV61 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 XHL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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