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Y209 EAL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,714 mi
Last recorded142,714 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 EAL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,714 miles

exhaust rear section nearside rubber mount perished

slight play both steering arm inner ball joints

some corrosion on chassis around rear suspension mounts

Pass 10 Jun 2016 141,441 miles

some corrosion started rear chassis , springs and sub frame

Fail 7 Jun 2016 141,430 miles

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

some corrosion started rear chassis , springs and sub frame

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 137,452 miles

engine lamp on

front tyres worn on the edges

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 May 2014 137,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 135,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 130,076 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 124,191 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 120,571 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 120,571 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2008 111,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 101,512 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 92,634 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 92,634 miles

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.

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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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.

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