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X478 BUJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,619 mi
Last recorded133,619 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 BUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 133,619 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 133,619 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 123,032 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 123,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,934 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,724 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 75,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,298 miles

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

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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X478 BUJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X478 BUJ, 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 X478 BUJ registered?

X478 BUJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X478 BUJ safe to buy?

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