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W162 ETW

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,381 mi
Last recorded120,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 ETW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 120,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 1 Dec 2012 110,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 103,537 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 103,537 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats fitted not able to check rear belts

Pass 22 Sep 2007 91,074 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,574 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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W162 ETW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W162 ETW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W162 ETW?

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What year was W162 ETW registered?

W162 ETW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W162 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W162 ETW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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