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X212 ERB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 ERB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 142,543 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front chassis heavily corroded/holed. Not within 30cm of steering or suspension component.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing soon. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 142,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front chassis heavily corroded/holed. Not within 30cm of steering or suspension component.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing soon. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,502 miles

All suspension components are heavily corroded, rear subframe and arms also.

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg corroded adjacent to subframe mounting. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive As nearside but not holed, outer sills are believed to be rotten underneath plastic sill covers on both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Where it joins the front flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 136,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe where it joins the front flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rusted through in numerous places adjacent rear suspension mountings. (2.4.A.3)

All suspension components are heavily corroded, rear subframe and arms also.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust holed at previous repairs on front of system. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg corroded adjacent to subframe mounting. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive As nearside but not holed, outer sills are believed to be rotten underneath plastic sill covers on both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Where it joins the front flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 128,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,863 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 111,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,383 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cambelt?

play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,603 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust catalyst rear flange corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on edges

some fluctuation of front brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,672 miles

corrosion on rear silincer.

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,382 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silincer corroded.

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake disces.

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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X212 ERB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X212 ERB, 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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X212 ERB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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