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X359 BBW

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,485 mi
Last recorded144,485 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 BBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 144,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 141,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 141,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 140,773 miles

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 Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch in very poor condition and will cause vehicle to brake down in very near future.

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 23 Mar 2019 137,887 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch in very poor condition and will cause vehicle to brake down in very near future.

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,136 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 22 Mar 2018 135,136 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,734 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 129,731 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,248 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 103,661 miles

underside very muddy at time of test.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished and worn close to limit.

underside very muddy at time of test.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,155 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,617 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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X359 BBW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X359 BBW, 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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X359 BBW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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