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Y217 GAP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,480 mi
Last recorded166,480 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 GAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 166,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 160,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 122,102 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 122,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 104,232 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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Y217 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y217 GAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y217 GAP?

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What year was Y217 GAP registered?

Y217 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y217 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 GAP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y217 GAP have outstanding finance?

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