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W659 OCC

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,514 mi
Last recorded151,514 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 OCC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 151,514 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Corrosion to O/S/R arch

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

Front exhaust heat shield adrift

N/S/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 14 Apr 2017 145,381 miles

Front exhaust heat shields adrift and corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 14 Apr 2017 145,381 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust heat shields adrift and corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 138,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak Weeping oil out of around gaitor area. (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim damage/buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing/scrubbing away (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 138,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill inner rear section/rear wheel arch area has bad corrosion for large area. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre showing bad age deterioration on tread area in various area. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill inner area and around rear wheel arch area bad corrosion for large area. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak Weeping oil out of around gaitor area. (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim damage/buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing/scrubbing away (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 138,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

All metal brake pipes to & around rear axle rusting.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,019 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges - recommend tracking checked.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 134,132 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f bumper insecure

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,094 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f bumper insecure

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 128,080 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 127,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 121,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 103,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,156 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 96,020 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 96,020 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 83,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 83,222 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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W659 OCC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W659 OCC, 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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W659 OCC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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