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X963 CTA

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,610 mi
Last recorded100,610 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 CTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front shock absorber slightly work

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear windscreen has been painted and blanked out

Fail 7 Sep 2017 100,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front shock absorber slightly work

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Rear windscreen has been painted and blanked out

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,930 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,791 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,699 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,395 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,463 miles

N/S wing mirror cracked

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat guard loose

Fail 7 Jul 2011 67,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S wing mirror cracked

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat guard loose

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,457 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 59,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,603 miles

nearside rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

nearside rear suspension has knocking noise

offside rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,572 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 355,571 miles

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

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

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

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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X963 CTA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X963 CTA, 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 X963 CTA registered?

X963 CTA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X963 CTA safe to buy?

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