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Y231 RDF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 RDF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,587 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,409 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 68,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,394 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 53,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 46,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,261 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,662 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,741 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 27,741 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 22,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,781 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,118 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 16,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RDF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RDF, 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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What year was Y231 RDF registered?

Y231 RDF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y231 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 RDF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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