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SAL 424X

2010 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,078 mi
Last recorded67,078 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Legacy82,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 424X
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,078 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 67,078 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 64,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 64,203 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 58,526 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 58,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,594 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,959 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 42,959 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,525 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2015 32,907 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 32,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 29,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 24,073 miles

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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SAL 424X is a 2010 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,874 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 SAL 424X, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SAL 424X registered?

SAL 424X is a 2010 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is SAL 424X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 424X shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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