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X129 WAB

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,598 mi
Last recorded87,598 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 WAB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

both front headlamp beam images only just met criteria

offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter distorted

Fail 18 Aug 2024 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

both front headlamp beam images only just met criteria

offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter distorted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear corroded, could not see all more investigation may be needed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hard to see more investigation may be needed (front brake pads appear low) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded o/s in wheel arch appears close to limit, could not see all more investigation may be needed (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes appear to be binding hard to tell with 4x4 more investigation may be needed

Front steering and suspension components corroded, could not see all more investigation may be needed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded o/s to hub appears close to limit, could not see all more investigation may be needed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded, could not see all more investigation may be needed

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

exhaust hitting heat shield

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2020 59,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,651 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,967 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,533 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,291 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 53,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 51,780 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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X129 WAB is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X129 WAB, 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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X129 WAB is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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