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W858 WMA

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,838 mi
Last recorded108,838 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW858 WMA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 80,093 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 80,093 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)

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,533 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,180 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,768 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear reflector broken on offside

Fail 16 Apr 2008

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear reflector broken on offside

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,082 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 54,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,112 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres close to limit.

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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W858 WMA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W858 WMA, 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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W858 WMA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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