2011 Subaru Legacy · 1,580 MOT tests
2011 Subaru Legacy reliability
2011 Subaru Legacys fail 30.2% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Legacy years (1,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Legacys: 36.7%)
- 30.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Legacys: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 99,301
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,580
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.7% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Subaru Legacy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Brakes9.3%
- Suspension8.3%
- Tyres6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.03%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
ESC warning lamp shows fault 3.1%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Stop lamp not working 3.1%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.28%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.23%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.52%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (5.7%)
Other years
Every Subaru Legacy year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Subaru Legacy reliable?
2011 Subaru Legacys fail 30.2% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Legacy years (1,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Subaru Legacy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.03% of tests), esc warning lamp shows fault (3.1% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Subaru Legacy have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Subaru Legacy shows 99,301 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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