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W216 PPD

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,248 mi
Last recorded171,248 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 PPD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 171,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 169,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 166,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 164,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 162,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PLASTIC SILL TRIM PANELS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE OIL SEAL

Pass 22 Feb 2013 158,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 154,033 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 154,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 149,958 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 149,958 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 143,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 129,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 129,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 116,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 102,934 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 102,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,539 miles

all tyres getting low on tread on edges.

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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W216 PPD is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W216 PPD, 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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W216 PPD is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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