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WM56 VEP

2016 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Legacy118,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 VEP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,290 miles

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,058 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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WM56 VEP is a 2016 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 118,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM56 VEP, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WM56 VEP registered?

WM56 VEP is a 2016 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is WM56 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM56 VEP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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