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V829 HET

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 HET
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 121,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,383 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 120,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 119,504 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 119,504 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack gator damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,423 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 114,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 106,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,962 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2013 105,962 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,058 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,317 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 101,317 miles

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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,854 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 97,791 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,509 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 95,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,250 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 93,250 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 89,732 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,757 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 79,557 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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V829 HET is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V829 HET, 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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V829 HET is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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