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X524 CUY

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,382 mi
Last recorded158,382 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 CUY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 158,382 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,176 miles

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

nearside rear seat been removed, therefore seatbelt not tested for purpose of test

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2013 151,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front anti roll bar rubber mount worn

nearside steering rack boot deteriorating

play nearside steering arm joint

rear anti roll bar retaining rubber mounts wearing

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2013 144,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 137,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 130,575 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 130,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,227 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight wear both sides rear anti roll bar retaining bushes

Fail 8 Jan 2010 120,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight wear both sides rear anti roll bar retaining bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,551 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 93,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,010 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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X524 CUY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X524 CUY, 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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X524 CUY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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