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M742 UJM

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,497 mi
Last recorded207,497 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 UJM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2009 207,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes coated in sealer

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,620 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 98,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 181,149 miles

o/s/r/ brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2006 164,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 164,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M742 UJM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 95,393 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 M742 UJM, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M742 UJM registered?

M742 UJM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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