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Y359 FOB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 FOB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 110,240 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 110,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,011 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

offside front steering rack mounting bush deteriorated but no excessive play

Fail 16 Dec 2013 106,011 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

offside front steering rack mounting bush deteriorated but no excessive play

Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,668 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

offside front steering rack rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2012 101,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

offside front steering rack rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,104 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2011 96,104 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2010 89,249 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 89,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 68,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 58,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,183 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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Y359 FOB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y359 FOB, 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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Y359 FOB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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