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V430 KRS

2000 Subaru Legacy

Bronze Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,548 mi
Last recorded150,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV430 KRS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 150,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

areas of the vehicle are heavily undersealed at time of test

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2013 150,548 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

areas of the vehicle are heavily undersealed at time of test

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2012 139,813 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 139,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 129,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 129,661 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

n/s brake disc scored

Pass 7 Jan 2010 122,933 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 122,933 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 111,097 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 111,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 104,395 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 104,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 96,267 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 96,265 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 84,476 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 84,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V430 KRS is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Bronze with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V430 KRS, 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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V430 KRS is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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