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W208 BCF

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,495 mi
Last recorded152,495 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 BCF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 152,495 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 152,495 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror brocken.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,175 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 141,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 130,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 121,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 121,447 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 112,092 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 112,083 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from catalitic convertor

Pass 5 May 2006 104,226 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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W208 BCF is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W208 BCF, 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 W208 BCF registered?

W208 BCF is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W208 BCF safe to buy?

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