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J12 TAC

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 TAC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,688 miles

exhaust outer shrouds corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked

Both headlight lenes misty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

rear subframe and suspension arms very badly rusted

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 24 Jul 2012 83,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All brake discs rusty and in poor condition

Both headlight lenes misty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

exhaust outer shrouds corroded

o/s mirror glass broken

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear subframe and suspension arms very badly rusted

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs deteriorating

both rear brake calipers and suspension arms rusty

o/s mirror cracked

rear discs deteriating

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs deteriorating

both rear brake calipers and suspension arms rusty

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,369 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,447 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,270 miles

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

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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J12 TAC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 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 J12 TAC, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J12 TAC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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