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W879 ADW

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,352 mi
Last recorded40,352 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 ADW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 40,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,713 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 33,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 30,147 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 30,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,559 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 24,661 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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W879 ADW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W879 ADW, 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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How do I check the history of W879 ADW?

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What year was W879 ADW registered?

W879 ADW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W879 ADW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W879 ADW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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