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W681 RCU

2018 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,282 mi
Last recorded158,282 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Legacy106,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 RCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 158,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 158,278 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 151,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 151,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar d bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring rubbing drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion to all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,701 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 145,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,503 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,191 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,793 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff mounting bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,530 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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W681 RCU is a 2018 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W681 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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W681 RCU is a 2018 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 November 2018.

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