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X497 BWP

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,422 mi
Last recorded89,422 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 BWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,410 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 79,876 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,478 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,137 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 33,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,267 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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X497 BWP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X497 BWP, 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 X497 BWP registered?

X497 BWP is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X497 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 BWP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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