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Y171 FBK

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 FBK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 140,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 139,880 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,768 miles

Offside Rear SPLITS IN INNER TYRE WALL

Fail 12 Jun 2018 111,756 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear SPLITS IN INNER TYRE WALL

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,409 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 101,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Splits in offside front tyre inner wall.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,079 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 87,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng/man warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and damaged outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,794 miles

Several cuts in both front tyres.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 57,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,615 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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Y171 FBK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y171 FBK, 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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Y171 FBK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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