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W129 BFV

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 BFV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 117,972 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

emissions first test failed

auxillary belt slight noise

exhaust heatshields slightly loose/ noisey

front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front brake discs starting to wear

front lower wuspenswion wishbone bushes slight movement

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement

rear antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear top suspension mountings starting to rust

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2010 106,494 miles

front number plate small crack

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brakes slight noise

rear suspension trurrets starting to rust

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 96,105 miles

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Fail 21 Jan 2009 96,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 31 Jan 2008 84,923 miles

front suspension struts starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,223 miles

rear silencer corroded.

underside of vehicle very muddy.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,857 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 60,850 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W129 BFV is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W129 BFV, 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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What year was W129 BFV registered?

W129 BFV is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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