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X562 VGC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,383 mi
Last recorded162,383 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX562 VGC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 162,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken at top (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs heavily lipped

both front headlight beam images poor - close to excess - lens deteriorated

light corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 22 Apr 2016 160,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 160,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 152,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 152,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 145,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 138,035 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 137,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 128,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 119,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 106,504 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 106,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 89,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 89,276 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,149 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 67,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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X562 VGC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X562 VGC, 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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X562 VGC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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