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Y139 WSM

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,348 mi
Last recorded127,348 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 WSM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 127,348 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding

Fail 26 Jun 2017 127,334 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position front (6.4.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 125,436 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 125,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,413 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding ontest (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding ontest (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mounting inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on test (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on test (3.5.1k)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 May 2014 114,097 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 114,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,738 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 107,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,942 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,382 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 75,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,131 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 69,131 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,520 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,551 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 39,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,085 miles

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

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

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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Y139 WSM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y139 WSM, 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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Y139 WSM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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