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Y157 VKX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,302 mi
Last recorded190,302 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 VKX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 190,302 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs getting poor

offsude & nearside rear brake discs getting poor

Fail 11 Apr 2014 181,471 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO AGE CRACK.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 181,471 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO AGE CRACK.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 168,355 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Off side rear tyre wearing low.

Possible coolant leak.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 168,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both front wiper blades split/perishing.

Engine management warning lamp on.

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

Off side rear tyre wearing low.

Possible coolant leak.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 153,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 142,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 129,318 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 129,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 99,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,195 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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Y157 VKX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y157 VKX, 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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What year was Y157 VKX registered?

Y157 VKX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 May 2001.

Is Y157 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 VKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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