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SM56 WHL

2007 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 WHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,319 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Rear subframe very rusty

Underside rusty in places

Pass 14 May 2020 71,858 miles

font inner c/v boots slight weep

rear brake pipe slight rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 62,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,907 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

em light showing on dash

Fail 1 Feb 2017 50,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

em light showing on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,797 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 47,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also has a broken bracket however system still adequately supported (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 44,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,029 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,894 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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SM56 WHL is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 87,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM56 WHL, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM56 WHL is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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