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R34 TMO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,011 mi
Last recorded185,011 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 TMO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 185,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 180,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edge 225/60/16

Fail 16 Feb 2018 180,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edge 225/60/16

Pass 13 Feb 2017 172,252 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 172,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 168,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 163,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 163,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 158,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 158,183 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 151,667 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 142,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 135,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 126,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 116,661 miles

Airbag warning light on

Both rear outer seat belts not fully retracting

Offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 5 Jan 2009 116,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear outer seat belts not fully retracting

Offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 5 Jan 2008 97,271 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

rear number plate water damage

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,595 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 83,585 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 77,631 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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R34 TMO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R34 TMO, 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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R34 TMO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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