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Q289BCY

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,524 mi
Last recorded148,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ289BCY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 148,524 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 147,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

check engine lamp on.

Pass 25 May 2017 117,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,992 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 97,872 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 97,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear inner sidelamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,443 miles

slight brake judder under braking on tapley test

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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Q289BCY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q289BCY, 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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Q289BCY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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