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Y186 EAL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,334 mi
Last recorded102,334 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 EAL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 102,254 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,764 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,764 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on exhaust front pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,279 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Rear catalyst rear flange corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,783 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,783 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,949 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,872 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,254 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,067 miles

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

corrosion on rear silincer

Fail 14 Dec 2009 61,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion on rear silincer

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,487 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,739 miles

front brake pads 50% worn.

rear brake discs pitted slightly.

rear brake pads 50% worn.

rear tyres cracking.

windscreen chipped on offside.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,739 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads 50% worn.

rear brake discs pitted slightly.

rear brake pads 50% worn.

rear tyres cracking.

windscreen chipped on offside.

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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Y186 EAL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y186 EAL, 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 Y186 EAL registered?

Y186 EAL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y186 EAL safe to buy?

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