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SK61 NYB

2011 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,779 mi
Last recorded155,779 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 NYB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 155,779 miles

All components and chassis under vehicle corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor but still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor but still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 151,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,097 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 142,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,457 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 118,160 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,159 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 108,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive trans fluid at pipe at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,402 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 90,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,961 miles

front windscreen wipers are poor not clearing properly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 26,642 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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SK61 NYB is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,588 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 SK61 NYB, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK61 NYB registered?

SK61 NYB is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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