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X993 PBD

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,093 mi
Last recorded204,093 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 PBD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 204,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 198,887 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 198,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 191,772 miles

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

both headlamp lenzs are cloudy

Fail 6 Feb 2014 191,702 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

both headlamp lenzs are cloudy

Pass 15 Jan 2013 185,631 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal slight judder

front & rear brake discs corrosion

front brake pads appear low

o/s headlight poor pattern

o/s rear tyre low pressure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 181,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 172,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 172,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 162,178 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 162,167 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 148,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 132,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 12,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 112,332 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 112,331 miles

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

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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X993 PBD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X993 PBD, 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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X993 PBD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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