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V530 FWP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 FWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,213 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED & CENTER REAR EXHAUST

Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED & CENTER REAR EXHAUST

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,384 miles

CENTER & REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 83,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

CENTER & REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,196 miles

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 78,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,719 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F O/S/R TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,789 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 63,789 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 58,077 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,077 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,746 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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V530 FWP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V530 FWP, 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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V530 FWP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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