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X914 XVF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,537 mi
Last recorded205,537 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 XVF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 205,537 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 205,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 198,732 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 198,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2010 190,611 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 190,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front and rear coil springs poor condition

front and rear brake pads low

rear subframe rustey in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2009 183,298 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 183,293 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 167,497 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre has several cuts but within test limits.

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

O/s/f inner cv boot leaking

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 167,497 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre has several cuts but within test limits.

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

O/s/f inner cv boot leaking

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 167,256 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre has several cuts but within test limits.

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

O/s/f inner cv boot leaking

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 145,597 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 145,597 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 125,497 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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X914 XVF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X914 XVF, 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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What year was X914 XVF registered?

X914 XVF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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