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X136 MKR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX136 MKR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 139,253 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 130,035 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 130,035 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 121,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 121,839 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 113,225 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 113,225 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,804 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 103,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,480 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 93,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,063 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 75,058 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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X136 MKR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 95,393 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 X136 MKR, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X136 MKR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X136 MKR safe to buy?

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