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W846 YRV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,164 mi
Last recorded86,164 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW846 YRV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,426 miles

slight gearbox oil leak from o/s/f drive shaft oil seal.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rea ron 5mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17W XL.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,374 miles

slight gear box oil leak from o/s/f drive shaft oil seal.

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17W.

Fail 9 Nov 2007

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight gear box oil leak from o/s/f drive shaft oil seal.

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17W.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,045 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 76,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W846 YRV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 W846 YRV, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W846 YRV registered?

W846 YRV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is W846 YRV safe to buy?

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