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X486 EPP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,228 mi
Last recorded164,228 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 EPP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 164,228 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 163,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 151,682 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 151,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 140,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 140,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 125,551 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD BARS//// GETTING LOW /// REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 116,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 105,156 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 105,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

XXXXXXX ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR /FLAT XXXXX N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE XXXXXXX

Pass 3 Nov 2006 86,992 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 86,879 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2005 73,562 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 73,562 miles

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

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

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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X486 EPP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc 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 X486 EPP, 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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X486 EPP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X486 EPP safe to buy?

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