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X989 WJT

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

203,928 mi
Last recorded203,928 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 WJT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 203,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 193,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 181,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 164,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,278 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 147,939 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 140,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 132,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 125,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 117,432 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 117,432 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,456 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,675 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,118 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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X989 WJT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X989 WJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X989 WJT registered?

X989 WJT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X989 WJT safe to buy?

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