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X452 VWT

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,467 mi
Last recorded156,467 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 VWT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 156,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 154,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,887 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,568 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,674 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 114,399 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,666 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 97,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,974 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 71,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,599 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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X452 VWT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X452 VWT, 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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X452 VWT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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