MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust rear section nearside rubber mount perished
slight play both steering arm inner ball joints
some corrosion on chassis around rear suspension mounts
some corrosion started rear chassis , springs and sub frame
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
some corrosion started rear chassis , springs and sub frame
corrosion offside rear wheel arch at the front ( not Structural)
some corrosion rear suspension and chassis box sections ( not excesive)
some corrosion started on rear metal brake pipes
engine lamp on
front tyres worn on the edges
offside rear tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
engine lamp on
front tyres worn on the edges
offside rear tyre cracking in tread
play nearside rear drop link
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs rusted & worn
rear seat belts slow to rewind
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear anti roll links worn
Rear brake pads worn
Spring clips missing from front pads
Rear anti roll links worn
Rear brake pads worn
Spring clips missing from front pads
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y209 EAL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y209 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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Y209 EAL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 May 2001.
Is Y209 EAL safe to buy?
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