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V572 EAP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,861 mi
Last recorded159,861 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV572 EAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 159,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose 0ne (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 155,152 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 21 Dec 2016 155,152 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 151,986 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 151,986 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 148,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 148,843 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 142,232 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 142,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,585 miles

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

rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 24 Dec 2012 135,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2011 129,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 121,261 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 109,687 miles

ADVISORY ON PERIVOUS TEST NO471373829307

Fail 19 Nov 2009 109,457 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on egdes

chip to screen

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 98,928 miles

All tyres are getting low

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2008 98,926 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

All tyres are getting low

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,942 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 75,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

underneath of car covered in mud †front discs getting thin

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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V572 EAP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V572 EAP, 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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V572 EAP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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