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X297 EGP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,468 mi
Last recorded152,468 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 EGP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 152,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 152,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch. marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 149,592 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 149,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 143,399 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating heatsheilds broken

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,399 miles

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating heatsheilds broken

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 24 Jul 2012 131,498 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2012 131,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,358 miles

o/s beam patten weak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,358 miles

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

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

o/s beam patten weak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 112,459 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 112,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,208 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 103,208 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 93,909 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 93,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 82,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,666 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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X297 EGP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X297 EGP, 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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X297 EGP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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