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R274 DBP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,373 mi
Last recorded66,373 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 DBP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded between master cylinder and o/side front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole corroded into door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,932 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

offside rear wheel arch/outer body sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly smears screen

Fail 4 Dec 2015 65,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly smears screen

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,817 miles

front number plate cracked & loose & in general poor condition but can still be read from reasonable distance

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,758 miles

front number plate cracked & loose & in general poor condition but can still be read from reasonable distance

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,192 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged

Offside front indicator - repeater in front bumper - broken - this is not an obligatory lamp

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,979 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

front number plate broken

nearside & rear wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

front number plate broken

nearside & rear wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,413 miles

front number plate cracked & slightly loose

Fail 25 Jan 2008 62,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked & slightly loose

Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,157 miles

after market fuel filler cap fitted

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

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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R274 DBP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 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 R274 DBP, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R274 DBP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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