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X258 BPA

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,460 mi
Last recorded147,460 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 BPA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 147,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,367 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 143,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,290 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2017 138,290 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,492 miles

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2016 129,492 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,460 miles

propshaft support bush worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

propshaft support bush worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,287 miles

osr seat belt slow to retract

prop support bush slightly worn

Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f inner pad near min thickness

o/s/r reverse light u/s

various tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,761 miles

Oil leak

exhaust joint rusty (cat)

front discs scruffy

rear tyres ageing

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,761 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust joint rusty (cat)

front discs scruffy

rear tyres ageing

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,947 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 74,947 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,470 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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X258 BPA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X258 BPA, 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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X258 BPA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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