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S6 OJJ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,201 mi
Last recorded133,201 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 OJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,975 miles

Central Exhaust joint heavily corroded

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 128,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust joint heavily corroded

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,354 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 117,890 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 117,890 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,348 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,348 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,574 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,198 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 31,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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S6 OJJ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S6 OJJ, 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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S6 OJJ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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