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X996 MSN

2000 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,260 mi
Last recorded201,260 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 MSN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 201,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 198,237 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 198,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear join marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join to flexi marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear join marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 195,060 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 195,058 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe before catalyst (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 183,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine down pipes (7.1.2)

all other brake pipes corroded

bad oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 183,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine down pipes (7.1.2)

all other brake pipes corroded

bad oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 176,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear drop links have slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2013 167,985 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 159,756 miles

Brakes Advisories:DBT Service Brake Efficiency:50%

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 159,756 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,289 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 148,284 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 134,818 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 134,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 124,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 68,741 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X996 MSN is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 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 X996 MSN, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X996 MSN is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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