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Y989 OHC

2010 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,462 mi
Last recorded174,462 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Legacy82,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 OHC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 174,462 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 174,371 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake flexi hoses insecure at strut

front windscreen slight crack

Pass 25 Nov 2023 168,539 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 168,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,416 miles

underside has been undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2020 145,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 145,377 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 140,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe,at rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe,at rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 139,487 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,889 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 134,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 129,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,237 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 116,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,686 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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Y989 OHC is a 2010 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,874 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 Y989 OHC, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y989 OHC is a 2010 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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