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SP12 VLD

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,305 mi
Last recorded196,305 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VLD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 196,305 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 186,439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 166,564 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear and centre Rear seat belts, have not been tested due to the presence of passenger effects

Pass 22 Feb 2016 144,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 99,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer sidewall.

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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SP12 VLD is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 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 SP12 VLD, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP12 VLD registered?

SP12 VLD is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is SP12 VLD safe to buy?

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