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Y232 PCH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 PCH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 121,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 117,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,516 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,951 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,951 miles

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)

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

oil leak on engine

coolant level low

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

not able ,to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

not able to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted in n/s and o/s rear

o/s lower ball joint boot split

Pass 6 Mar 2010 85,922 miles

engine light on

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on power steering

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2009 71,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted in n/s and o/s rear ,not able to fully inspect adult belts

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads appear worn

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,995 miles

child seats fitted in n/s and o/s rear ,not able to fully inspect adult belts

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads appear worn

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,498 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 61,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,909 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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Y232 PCH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y232 PCH, 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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Y232 PCH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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