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V205 WAB

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,344 mi
Last recorded181,344 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 WAB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 181,344 miles

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 7 May 2013 181,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s wiper torn but still clearing windscreen

o/s/r tyre has plug outside the centre 3 quarters of tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012

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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V205 WAB is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V205 WAB, 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 V205 WAB registered?

V205 WAB is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is V205 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 WAB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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