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Y231 AOO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

175,818 mi
Last recorded175,818 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 AOO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2015 175,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 168,698 miles

Mil on.Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 168,698 miles

Mil on.Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 162,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system tatty

o/s/r brake backplate deteriated

rear suspension 'D' bushs have slight play

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2013 162,377 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system tatty

o/s/r brake backplate deteriated

rear suspension 'D' bushs gave slight play

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 154,507 miles

Mil on .Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 154,507 miles

Mil on .Sill covers fitted.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 147,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 139,270 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 139,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light on

n/s/rear disc pitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 126,629 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 126,629 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 111,720 miles

engine management light on

large crack in windscreen outside testable areas

Fail 15 Aug 2008 111,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

large crack in windscreen outside testable areas

Pass 1 Sep 2007 99,188 miles

Foot brake pedal anti-slip pad worn †Clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,393 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

checked body to plastic sill covers

front screen cracked nearside just out of wiper swept area

Fail 17 Aug 2006 81,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

checked body to plastic sill covers

front screen cracked nearside just out of wiper swept area

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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Y231 AOO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y231 AOO, 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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Y231 AOO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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