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SJ58 NWG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,515 mi
Last recorded108,515 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 NWG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,515 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 108,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,133 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s at inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 84,133 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s at inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,237 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,237 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,570 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

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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SJ58 NWG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ58 NWG, 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 SJ58 NWG registered?

SJ58 NWG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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