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Y393 DBW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,140 mi
Last recorded163,140 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 DBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 163,140 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R PANEL ...HAS BEEN REPAIR WITH GAFFER TAPE?

FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

Pass 9 Feb 2016 148,434 miles

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

slight damage to outer side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 128,095 miles

rear brakes corroded discs rear tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Dec 2012 118,066 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE INNER C V BOOT SPLIT.

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 118,066 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE INNER C V BOOT SPLIT.

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 109,023 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 98,958 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 98,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 89,940 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

SLIGHT PLAY TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 89,940 miles

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

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)

SLIGHT PLAY TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,834 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 80,834 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,790 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLING.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,543 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 60,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,227 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 49,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y393 DBW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y393 DBW, 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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Y393 DBW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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