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W601 RCU

2018 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2018 Subaru Legacy106,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 RCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 146,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 129,024 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 129,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,121 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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W601 RCU is a 2018 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 106,634 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 W601 RCU, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W601 RCU registered?

W601 RCU is a 2018 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is W601 RCU safe to buy?

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