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W578 OJC

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,031 mi
Last recorded159,031 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 OJC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 158,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 153,876 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2017 149,413 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 149,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,136 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

rear inner bumper corners slightly corroded/soft

slight play in both steering inner rack ends

Pass 17 Apr 2015 139,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 133,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 121,793 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 121,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,384 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 95,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 64,215 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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W578 OJC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W578 OJC, 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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W578 OJC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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