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Y118 XDV

2016 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,935 mi
Last recorded166,935 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Legacy118,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 XDV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 166,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 162,953 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 162,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 157,734 miles

both front antiroll bar D bushes are worn

Pass 25 Jul 2022 155,556 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 153,150 miles

front anti roll bar D bushes are very slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2020 149,902 miles

exhaust back box corroded and starting to blow

headlights misted but still a beam pattern

Pass 26 Jul 2019 146,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 142,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 136,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,101 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

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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Y118 XDV is a 2016 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y118 XDV, 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 Y118 XDV registered?

Y118 XDV is a 2016 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is Y118 XDV safe to buy?

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