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V727 HKW

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,209 mi
Last recorded182,209 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 HKW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 182,209 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 182,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 176,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 171,004 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind nearside front

Fail 19 Apr 2017 171,004 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of cats (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind nearside front

Pass 21 Apr 2016 164,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

catalytic converter section of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Apr 2016 164,282 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

catalytic converter section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2015 157,924 miles

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 157,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 150,728 miles

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

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

exhaust tatty at front

Pass 11 Apr 2013 141,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 141,595 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 133,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 133,374 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 125,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 125,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,140 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 93,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,424 miles

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

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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V727 HKW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V727 HKW, 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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V727 HKW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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