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X479 RGB

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,078 mi
Last recorded127,078 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 RGB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 120,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 106,492 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,492 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,554 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 86,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread not through to cord

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,840 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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X479 RGB is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 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 X479 RGB, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X479 RGB is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X479 RGB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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