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X589 BTA

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,148 mi
Last recorded119,148 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 BTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,148 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,148 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,759 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 88,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S front inner drive shaft C/V boot split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,722 miles

O/S front inner drive shaft C/V boot split

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,392 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 70,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,523 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 63,523 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 55,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,441 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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X589 BTA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X589 BTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X589 BTA registered?

X589 BTA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X589 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X589 BTA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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