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W501 LVN

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,508 mi
Last recorded57,508 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 LVN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,081 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,146 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,146 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,157 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 45,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 42,266 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W501 LVN is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W501 LVN, 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 W501 LVN?

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What year was W501 LVN registered?

W501 LVN is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 May 2000.

Is W501 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 LVN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W501 LVN have outstanding finance?

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