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V160 ENB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,719 mi
Last recorded95,719 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 ENB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,719 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 89,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,134 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,134 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,050 miles

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

Rear coil springs rusty,

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,050 miles

Rear coil springs rusty,

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,922 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,916 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,267 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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V160 ENB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V160 ENB, 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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V160 ENB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is V160 ENB safe to buy?

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