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Y157 ECN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,353 mi
Last recorded113,353 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 ECN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 113,353 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 113,353 miles

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)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 108,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 108,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 103,126 miles

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

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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Y157 ECN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y157 ECN, 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

How do I check the history of Y157 ECN?

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What year was Y157 ECN registered?

Y157 ECN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y157 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 ECN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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