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X298 EGP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,852 mi
Last recorded143,852 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 EGP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 143,852 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,042 miles

Nearside Front drive shalft,inner boot in poor conditon

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre just legal

both trailing bushes in poor condition

front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with slight play

front brake pipes corroded

rear pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,150 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

rear pads low

Fail 1 Nov 2017 132,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

rear pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 129,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edge

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn with slight play

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

rear spring seats/cups corroded

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2016 129,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edge

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn with slight play

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

rear spring seats/cups corroded

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2015 126,721 miles

minor leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,344 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 120,179 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with play

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes

n/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,537 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with play

n/s/f disc's in poor condition on inner surface

o/s/r disc in poor condition

o/s/r lense broken but no white light showing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,922 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 105,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,146 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,283 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 90,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,525 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 76,993 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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X298 EGP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X298 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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X298 EGP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X298 EGP safe to buy?

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