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W551 UAG

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,066 mi
Last recorded131,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 UAG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 131,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 131,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,396 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 122,396 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 115,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 104,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2007 88,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 88,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 78,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W551 UAG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W551 UAG, 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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W551 UAG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W551 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 UAG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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