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V859 LRN

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,659 mi
Last recorded57,659 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 LRN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 57,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,641 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,530 miles

both headlamp lens slightly cloudy

front wiper regulator worn

n/s rear antiroll bar link slightly worn

n/s rear brake binding slightly

rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2017 55,522 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp lens slightly cloudy

front wiper regulator worn

n/s rear antiroll bar link slightly worn

n/s rear brake binding slightly

rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,247 miles

both headlamp lens cloudy and slightly affecting pattern

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

wiper regulator worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 54,245 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track ROD (2.2.A.1b)

both headlamp lens cloudy and slightly affecting pattern

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

wiper regulator worn

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,136 miles

general front and rear suspension light corrosion

o/s front brake caliper rippled and in poor condition

slight play n/s steeringrack axial joint

Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,136 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

general front and rear suspension light corrosion

o/s front brake caliper rippled and in poor condition

slight play n/s steeringrack axial joint

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,914 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded...rear suspension and components corroded...slight play both rear antiroll bar links...slight exhaust blow and exhaust heat shields in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,396 miles

exhaust "cat" heat shields in poor condition reae road springs corroded general under body component corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2013 46,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust "cat" heat shields in poor condition reae road springs corroded general under body component corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,076 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition general rear suspension and conponent corrosion exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,074 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs in poor condition general rear suspension and conponent corrosion exhaust back box delaminating

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 43,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,083 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 42,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 28,133 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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V859 LRN is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V859 LRN, 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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V859 LRN is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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