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YT59 FGC

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,135 mi
Last recorded143,135 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 FGC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,135 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 143,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads low n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre, inner edge irregular wear

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,312 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 120,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,934 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 99,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 89,923 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YT59 FGC is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 YT59 FGC, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT59 FGC registered?

YT59 FGC is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is YT59 FGC safe to buy?

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