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Y38 PSN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Bronze Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 PSN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 106,353 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,912 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,651 miles

corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

Fail 9 Jul 2007 78,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,450 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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Y38 PSN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Bronze with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y38 PSN, 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 Y38 PSN registered?

Y38 PSN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y38 PSN safe to buy?

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