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W626 AKM

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW626 AKM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes and all sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Brake caliper seized (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes and all sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,029 miles

Front tyres worn on edges slightly..

Offside Inner cv gator slight deteriorated..

Pass 26 May 2018 76,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baby seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2017 74,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baby seat fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 72,076 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 72,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Section, Clamp Missing (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 May 2015 69,884 miles

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

Rear Catalytic Converter Rear Flange Badly Corroded.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,884 miles

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

Rear Catalytic Converter Rear Flange Badly Corroded.

Pass 13 May 2014 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Small Cut.

Fail 12 May 2014 68,371 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Small Cut.

Pass 7 May 2013 65,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,846 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 56,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 45,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,087 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2005 28,580 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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W626 AKM is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W626 AKM, 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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What year was W626 AKM registered?

W626 AKM is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W626 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W626 AKM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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