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SP61 RRO

2011 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,960 mi
Last recorded81,960 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 RRO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,960 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,095 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,591 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 64,591 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 59,966 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle dangerous to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,879 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 51,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front(inner pads). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2017 43,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 35,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,241 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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SP61 RRO is a 2011 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 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 SP61 RRO, 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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SP61 RRO is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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