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V583 EAP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,960 mi
Last recorded155,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 EAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 155,958 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 148,616 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,718 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 140,718 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 140,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 138,350 miles

play in front and rear antiroll bar shoulder bushes not excessive at the moment

Fail 11 Aug 2010 138,350 miles

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

play in front and rear antiroll bar shoulder bushes not excessive at the moment

Pass 15 May 2009 129,734 miles

play in both front and rear anti-roll bar links and bushes,not excessive at time of test

play in the nearside front steering rod end

slight play in the nearside front lower arm,front bush

Fail 15 May 2009 129,734 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both front and rear anti-roll bar links and bushes,not excessive at time of test

play in the nearside front steering rod end

slight play in the nearside front lower arm,front bush

Pass 8 May 2008 115,187 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter torn

Fail 8 May 2008 115,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter torn

Fail 16 May 2007 100,013 miles

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

play in both rear anti roll bar links, not excessive at time of test

rear exhaust box corroding, not blowing at present

Pass 16 May 2007 100,013 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar links, not excessive at time of test

rear exhaust box corroding, not blowing at present

Pass 17 May 2006 85,926 miles

rear exhaust corroding, not blowing and still secure at time of test.

slight play in all anti roll bar link arms, none excessive at time of test

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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V583 EAP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V583 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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V583 EAP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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