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X261 HTF

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,251 mi
Last recorded130,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 HTF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 130,251 miles

both rear brake back plates rusty

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished

exhaust rusty

screen cracked n/s

Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre joint corroded and braking up

exhaust rear section and rear joint corroded

nearside lower windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,797 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipe under bonnet corroded but due to position am unable to clean or say how bad

brake pipes at rear corroded but due to position am unable to tell how bad

exhaust centre joint heavily corroded and braking up

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust rear silencer corroded through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

front crossmember showing advanced signs of corrosion under covers

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge(raised tread and difficult to measure)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 111,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipe under bonnet corroded but due to position am unable to clean or say how bad

brake pipes at rear corroded but due to position am unable to tell how bad

exhaust centre joint heavily corroded and braking up

exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust rear silencer corroded through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

front crossmember showing advanced signs of corrosion under covers

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge(raised tread and difficult to measure)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,981 miles

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

Slight knock from front suspension

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 99,978 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

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

Slight knock from front suspension

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,974 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Wiper blade split on ends.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,392 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres 7mm

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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X261 HTF is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X261 HTF, 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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What year was X261 HTF registered?

X261 HTF is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X261 HTF safe to buy?

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