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X274 WGR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,409 mi
Last recorded180,409 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 WGR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 180,409 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 180,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 177,661 miles

Centre Front exhausty clamps loose

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushs are all staring to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 177,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Front exhausty clamps loose

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushs are all staring to perish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 174,947 miles

anti-slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam image slightly impaired

both rear trailing arm front mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

clutch pedal stiff in operation

crack in drivers door mirror

exhaust clamp missing from rear but still secure

exhaust middle heat shield insecure

exhaust/gearbox bracket broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/f lower suspension arm starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2015 174,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

anti-slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam image slightly impaired

both rear trailing arm front mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

clutch pedal stiff in operation

crack in drivers door mirror

exhaust clamp missing from rear but still secure

exhaust middle heat shield insecure

exhaust/gearbox bracket broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/f lower suspension arm starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2014 167,636 miles

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

rear diff bushes slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2014 167,636 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear diff bushes slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2013 155,430 miles

Rear diff mounts slight play.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 155,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear diff mounts slight play.

Wiring under dashboard may become entangled in brake pedal.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 141,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 141,225 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 129,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 129,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 118,496 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,247 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 97,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 13 Jan 2007 82,208 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 72,026 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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X274 WGR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X274 WGR, 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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X274 WGR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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