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W966 XMJ

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 125,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe by cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all brake discs corroded

engine oil leak present

Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 125,166 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,068 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 95,427 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,427 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,689 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,689 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

center stop light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,907 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge and outer side wall is cut

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,568 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,446 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 73,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,273 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,719 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

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 XMJ is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMJ, 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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W966 XMJ is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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