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Y248 GAP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,902 mi
Last recorded51,902 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 GAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 51,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,330 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2009 38,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,204 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 29,387 miles

exhaust is showing signs of age

front antiroll bar bushes are perishing

front brake discs are corroding and lipped

front cv gaitors are perishing

front wiper blades are slightly smeary

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,154 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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Y248 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y248 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.

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What year was Y248 GAP registered?

Y248 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y248 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 GAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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