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W97 WDG

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 WDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,840 miles

exhaust flanges rotted

rear wiper blade needs renewing

Fail 31 Jul 2015 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

exhaust flanges rotted

rear wiper blade needs renewing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,131 miles

alternator belt splitting

exhaust catalyst joint rotted

front nearside and offside knock from anti rollbar joints

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inside

Fail 21 Oct 2013 104,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

alternator belt splitting

exhaust catalyst joint rotted

front nearside and offside knock from anti rollbar joints

nearside and offside wiper blades split

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inside

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,566 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 3 May 2011 89,413 miles

anti rollbar bushes need renewing on rear front bushes deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2011 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

anti rollbar bushes need renewing on rear front bushes deteriorating

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,486 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,014 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 49,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres worn on the edges

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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W97 WDG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc 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 W97 WDG, 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 W97 WDG registered?

W97 WDG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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