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W916 VMX

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,285 mi
Last recorded136,285 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 VMX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 136,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked plate (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,099 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle not working (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 105,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,647 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,358 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 90,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 78,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,734 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 74,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2006 57,431 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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W916 VMX is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W916 VMX, 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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What year was W916 VMX registered?

W916 VMX is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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