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Y263 BVV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,123 mi
Last recorded94,123 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 BVV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,123 miles

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

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

both sides rear tyre deteriorated and perished

over heating during test fan not coming on

Fail 5 Jul 2011 94,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

both sides rear tyre deteriorated and perished

over heating during test fan not coming on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,620 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 25 May 2010 87,605 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 22 May 2009 75,390 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 75,390 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 71,086 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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Y263 BVV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y263 BVV, 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 Y263 BVV registered?

Y263 BVV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y263 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 BVV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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