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SP61 RZH

2011 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,395 mi
Last recorded116,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 RZH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 116,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 116,395 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,649 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 104,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,096 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 97,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chipped on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chipped on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,265 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,207 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,404 miles

Front tyre offside Cracking slightly in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,448 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RZH is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RZH, 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 SP61 RZH registered?

SP61 RZH is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SP61 RZH safe to buy?

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