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X459 HJM

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,671 mi
Last recorded135,671 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 HJM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 135,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear diff rear mount bushes splitting

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,742 miles

nearside front Brake hose insecure

offside head light weak beam pattern

Fail 25 Feb 2013 130,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside front Brake hose insecure

offside head light weak beam pattern

Pass 21 Jun 2012 130,681 miles

n/s/r driveshaft gator slight leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 129,414 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 129,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,211 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 129,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 115,816 miles

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

front number plate has slight damage

offside front tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 100,624 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 100,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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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X459 HJM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X459 HJM, 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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X459 HJM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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