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X298 OBA

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,164 mi
Last recorded171,164 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 171,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 166,282 miles

Inner steering rack ends have slight play.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 166,281 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split. (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner steering rack ends have slight play.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 160,896 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2013 158,004 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 157,928 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 153,538 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 153,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 147,624 miles

o/s and n/s rear anti-roll bar link ball joints worn.

o/s front and o/s rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 147,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear anti-roll bar link ball joints worn.

o/s front and o/s rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 141,441 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 135,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres very close to legal limit

off side front inner cv boot slit nearside outer has pin hole

Pass 11 Jan 2010 135,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres very close to legal limit

off side front inner cv boot slit nearside outer has pin hole

Pass 16 Jan 2009 120,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2009 120,918 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 106,255 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,613 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 OBA 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 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 X298 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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