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Y202 LDE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,973 mi
Last recorded174,973 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 LDE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 174,973 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 173,747 miles

Engine oil level topped up as was low Also slight oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 173,747 miles

Engine oil level topped up as was low Also slight oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 168,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 168,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 161,145 miles

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 161,145 miles

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 157,308 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 152,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 145,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 138,193 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Front brake pads worn thin.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 132,152 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 132,152 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 124,224 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Nearside and off side rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joints worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 111,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 107,203 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 107,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y202 LDE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y202 LDE, 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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Y202 LDE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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