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X598 BTA

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,809 mi
Last recorded105,809 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 BTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER CAR VERY DIRTY

Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 105,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,956 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,713 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 99,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,208 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,475 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,927 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,638 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 73,638 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 67,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 62,852 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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X598 BTA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 X598 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.

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X598 BTA is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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