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SP07 VXV

2007 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,399 mi
Last recorded111,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 VXV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 111,399 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis crossmember and integral radiator supports heavily corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated into lettering (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor to sill and inner centre sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill underbody and inner centre sill at rear corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake insecure n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded and hanging insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner cv gaiters seeping grease from smaller end of gaiter / clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area corroded and has a previous weld repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor to sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working (non component advisory)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle in various areas / components

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of the sills

Pass 28 May 2021 108,014 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember corroded and integral radiator support brackets severely deteriorated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f front inner sill to floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills

non-component advisory, o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 14 May 2021 108,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill underbody corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember corroded and integral radiator support brackets severely deteriorated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f front inner sill to floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills

non-component advisory, o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,141 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,887 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffles loose in centre box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,415 miles

baffles loose in centre silencer

Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,412 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

baffles loose in centre silencer

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,319 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 93,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,108 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,070 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,885 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,883 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,221 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,728 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 33,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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SP07 VXV is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SP07 VXV, 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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SP07 VXV is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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