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V489 OKL

2000 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,051 mi
Last recorded154,051 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 OKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 154,051 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 152,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 144,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 134,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,937 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 132,937 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 129,486 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

sat nav cradle on screen lower right hand corner

Pass 23 Apr 2014 123,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,194 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 122,194 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 118,597 miles

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

rear reg.plate starting to delaminate

steering rack mounting rubbers perished!!

Pass 12 May 2009 109,489 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 100,544 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 100,470 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V489 OKL is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V489 OKL, 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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V489 OKL is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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