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X407 VYJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,151 mi
Last recorded165,151 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 VYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 165,151 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight damage to nearside rear light lens cluster

Fail 16 Feb 2011 149,335 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

nearside rear light lens damage

Pass 16 Feb 2011 149,335 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear light lens damage

Pass 11 Feb 2010 130,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

neaeside rear light lens damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2010 130,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

neaeside rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 84,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 71,075 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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X407 VYJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X407 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X407 VYJ registered?

X407 VYJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X407 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X407 VYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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