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W37 JBA

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,686 mi
Last recorded126,686 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 JBA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,686 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,966 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 123,554 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,669 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 112,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition of outer sills

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition of outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake disc stone gaurds corroded

both rear brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,102 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,680 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 86,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear diff mount bushes split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,836 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 81,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,058 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear differential leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,419 miles

rear exhust boged up gum gum

Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,398 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,370 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 53,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,642 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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W37 JBA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W37 JBA, 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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W37 JBA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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