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SJ09 XWH

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,316 mi
Last recorded119,316 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XWH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 119,316 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 119,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 100,467 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 100,467 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,392 miles

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

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

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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SJ09 XWH is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ09 XWH, 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 SJ09 XWH registered?

SJ09 XWH is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SJ09 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 XWH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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