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P379 SPU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,844 mi
Last recorded214,844 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 SPU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 214,844 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 203,949 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 203,942 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 199,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 189,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 186,546 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 186,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 175,066 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 174,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 157,149 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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P379 SPU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P379 SPU, 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 P379 SPU registered?

P379 SPU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is P379 SPU safe to buy?

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