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N697 BNN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,509 mi
Last recorded163,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 BNN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 163,509 miles

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

movement in both sides of steering rack.front drive shaft joints worn

Fail 16 Jul 2009 163,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in both sides of steering rack.front drive shaft joints worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 153,735 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 153,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 140,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 140,420 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 128,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 115,572 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 115,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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N697 BNN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N697 BNN, 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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N697 BNN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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