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W838 CVY

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 CVY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,187 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,299 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 83,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,200 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 79,210 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,113 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 72,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 66,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,020 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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W838 CVY is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W838 CVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W838 CVY registered?

W838 CVY is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W838 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 CVY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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