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SV12 NLP

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,199 mi
Last recorded119,199 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 NLP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 119,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 114,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 109,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,662 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 104,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,788 miles

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

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

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,109 miles

Both rear tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Front foglight damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,720 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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SV12 NLP is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SV12 NLP, 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 SV12 NLP registered?

SV12 NLP is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SV12 NLP safe to buy?

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