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X361 SSW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,857 mi
Last recorded137,857 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 SSW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,857 miles

Oil leak ()

tail box in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2017 137,857 miles

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

Oil leak ()

tail box in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 132,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 128,274 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 122,955 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 122,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,893 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 120,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 118,396 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Tailgate cannot be opened

Fail 31 Jan 2011 115,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,887 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 112,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 84,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,091 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 70,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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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X361 SSW is a 2001 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 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 X361 SSW, 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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What year was X361 SSW registered?

X361 SSW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X361 SSW safe to buy?

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