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X198 HVL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,449 mi
Last recorded185,449 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 HVL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 185,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 178,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 174,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 165,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 150,676 miles

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 150,676 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 136,329 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 121,273 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 110,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 101,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 87,515 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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X198 HVL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X198 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X198 HVL registered?

X198 HVL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X198 HVL safe to buy?

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