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W98 WDG

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

183,230 mi
Last recorded183,230 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 WDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 183,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch has been repaired with fibre glass and inner steel work can not be properly inspected (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has been repaired with fibre glass and inner steel work can not be properly inspected (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and multiple suspension arms have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2025 183,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch has been repaired with fibre glass and inner steel work can not be properly inspected (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has been repaired with fibre glass and inner steel work can not be properly inspected (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and multiple suspension arms have slight corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 165,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a section of the inner arch has been covered with fibreglas so the repair to the metal work can not be checked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod had very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a section of the inner arch has been covered with fibreglas so the repair to the metal work can not be checked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod had very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 165,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a section of the inner arch has been covered with fibreglas so the repair to the metal work can not be checked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod had very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a section of the inner arch has been covered with fibreglas so the repair to the metal work can not be checked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod had very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 156,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 156,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 156,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s+n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 143,633 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 143,633 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 133,491 miles

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 17 Jun 2020 126,238 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 121,472 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 121,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,865 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 119,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 115,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 109,247 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,036 miles

both rear discs have corroded resulting reduced contact area with the brake pads

Pass 9 May 2013 97,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,281 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 81,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre balding on outside dge

Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,638 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,819 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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W98 WDG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W98 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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W98 WDG is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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