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W558 XTU

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,567 mi
Last recorded120,567 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 XTU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,567 miles

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

headlamp patton poor

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 120,651 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

headlamp patton poor

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,494 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,031 miles

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

slight damage to rear light

Fail 18 Mar 2013 108,902 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to rear light

Pass 19 May 2012 104,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,787 miles

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

inboard CV boots x 2 split / leaking

reart light lens cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2011 96,479 miles

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

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

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

inboard CV boots x 2 split / leaking

reart light lens cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2010 91,666 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,557 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,630 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 58,618 miles

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

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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W558 XTU is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W558 XTU, 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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W558 XTU is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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