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X481 CSC

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,449 mi
Last recorded135,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 CSC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside/offside front/off side rear wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2013 135,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside/offside front/off side rear wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 135,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

steering lock faulty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 135,399 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2012 135,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2011 135,381 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres worn

rear brake discs corrosion

rear crossmember corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2010 131,687 miles

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

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

front+rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 119,338 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 104,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 104,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,666 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 81,442 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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X481 CSC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 X481 CSC, 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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What year was X481 CSC registered?

X481 CSC is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X481 CSC safe to buy?

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