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W362 OTS

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,753 mi
Last recorded145,753 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 OTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2016 145,753 miles

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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer maked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc resting on exhaust pipe (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

both rear inner brake discs

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 143,820 miles

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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,494 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r noise on brake disc (possible backplate touching)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 140,482 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r noise on brake disc (possible backplate touching)

Pass 28 May 2013 135,262 miles

Corrosion in heavy metal suspension parts at rear

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Off side & near side rear seat belts slow to retract

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 May 2013 135,262 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Corrosion in heavy metal suspension parts at rear

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Off side & near side rear seat belts slow to retract

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,670 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 131,670 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,609 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 126,609 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 122,700 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 122,700 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 117,994 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 117,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 114,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 114,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 110,125 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 93,833 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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W362 OTS is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W362 OTS, 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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W362 OTS is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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