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W966 RYC

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,721 mi
Last recorded157,721 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 RYC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 157,721 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 157,721 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 140,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 2.5mm

centre section rear joint flange quite corroded

n/s/f steering rack end socket has slight play

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow

Pass 7 Jan 2015 140,718 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 2.5mm

centre section rear joint flange quite corroded

n/s/f steering rack end socket has slight play

rear exhaust box corroded and has slight blow

Pass 4 Feb 2014 138,510 miles

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

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

front and rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2014 138,510 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

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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W966 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W966 RYC, 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 W966 RYC registered?

W966 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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