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Y232 XRN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,800 mi
Last recorded67,800 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 XRN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,800 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 67,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside suspension arms / subframes / other suspension components rusted and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 67,387 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on tread and side walls

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking on tread

Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded various places

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded various places

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded various places

Fail 16 Feb 2021 65,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust ex corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded various places

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded various places

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded various places

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,403 miles

Corrosion in places under vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension bushes deteriorated ,have no movement in bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,079 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,878 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,204 miles

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,796 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine overheating

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 58,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,009 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,989 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,897 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 53,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 48,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,477 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,734 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 41,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 XRN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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