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VN09 PPZ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,147 miles

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

Offside Rear suspect brake problem o/s/r poor operation calper

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 103,147 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cat broken (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear suspect brake problem o/s/r poor operation calper

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints in system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint after Catalysts (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Lower bolts missing from both front support brackets (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer fouling on anti-roll bar (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,043 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 87,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,023 miles

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,903 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,903 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,350 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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VN09 PPZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 VN09 PPZ, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VN09 PPZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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