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M896 UJM

2001 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 UJM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.68mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

headlamp aim on limit

Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,496 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.68mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

headlamp aim on limit

Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 102,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,475 miles

Film applied to front headlamps

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight wear in N/S/F and N/S/R shock absorber shafts

Fail 23 Jun 2014 97,252 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Film applied to front headlamps

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight wear in N/S/F and N/S/R shock absorber shafts

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle has plastic sill covers

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 77,238 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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M896 UJM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M896 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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M896 UJM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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