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X947 AWA

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 AWA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 152,436 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 131,253 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front exhaust bracket fractured

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 126,851 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar link bushes worn and cracking

front discs worn lipped and corroded

pas rack wet with oil

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 126,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar link bushes worn and cracking

front discs worn lipped and corroded

front pads worn low

pas rack wet with oil

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,359 miles

brake discs worn slightly

number plate lights dim

oil leaks

rear wiper smearing

slight wear to steering/suspension

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2012 121,359 miles

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

brake discs worn slightly

number plate lights dim

oil leaks

rear wiper smearing

slight wear to steering/suspension

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,332 miles

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,443 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 109,443 miles

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

damage to alloys and offside rear centre cap missing

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaks

perishing, cracking and unbonding to various steering and suspension bushes

rear brake squealing

Fail 18 Aug 2009 102,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sills covered b y plastic trims. engine undertray fitted. both rear pads starting to wear low. brake pipes covered in plastic coating.

wipers smearing. exhaust system corroded. rear diff bushes in rear axle deteriated and split. both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated. n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge. n/s/f brake discs scored. o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,019 miles

sills covered b y plastic trims. engine undertray fitted. both rear pads starting to wear low. brake pipes covered in plastic coating.

wipers smearing. exhaust system corroded. rear diff bushes in rear axle deteriated and split. both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated. n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge. n/s/f brake discs scored. o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,661 miles

corrosion to vehicle under body , rear brake pads worn low , front brake discs worn , front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,593 miles

drop link arm bushes worrn †coil springs corroded †exhaust in poor condition †oil leaks †front tyres worn on edges †rear tyres worn to limits

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 78,772 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X947 AWA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X947 AWA, 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 X947 AWA registered?

X947 AWA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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