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X78 CDW

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,203 mi
Last recorded109,203 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 CDW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,203 miles

rear diff bushs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2013 109,198 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

parking brake performance only just meets required standards

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2012 107,411 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

parking brake performance only just meets required standards

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,238 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

gearbox and rear diff bushes require attention soon

nail in offside front tyre

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

gearbox and rear diff bushes require attention soon

nail in offside front tyre

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,961 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,961 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,145 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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X78 CDW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X78 CDW, 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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X78 CDW is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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