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V842 MTM

2000 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,234 mi
Last recorded172,234 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 MTM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 172,234 miles

both outer headlamp lenses hazed beam patterns becoming poor

front shock absorbers becoming weak

play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2017 172,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

both outer headlamp lenses hazed beam patterns becoming poor

front shock absorbers becoming weak

play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,008 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 164,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads close to minimum

Pass 24 Nov 2015 159,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 159,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 153,660 miles

corrosion to rear subframe/suspension components.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 153,660 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe/suspension components.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 147,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak on engine.

front headlamp lenses deteriating.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 147,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak on engine.

front headlamp lenses deteriating.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 133,052 miles

exhaust corroded at centre and rear.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 133,052 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at centre and rear.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,870 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 122,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 113,626 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 113,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,002 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 99,184 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 1 Dec 2007 91,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,245 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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V842 MTM is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V842 MTM, 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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V842 MTM is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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