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V532 EJM

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,661 mi
Last recorded156,661 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 EJM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 156,661 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split both gaitors x2 (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frontmost bush area holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange joint-bolt missing (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 151,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 147,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 143,906 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 143,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 140,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 137,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 134,887 miles

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

off side front brake slight binding

Fail 13 Jan 2011 132,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 132,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 129,826 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 127,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 123,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2008 123,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 90,137 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 89,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V532 EJM is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V532 EJM, 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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V532 EJM is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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