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W609 VCD

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 VCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,821 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,544 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 92,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,881 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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W609 VCD is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W609 VCD, 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 W609 VCD registered?

W609 VCD is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is W609 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W609 VCD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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