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Y408 DCH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,860 mi
Last recorded71,860 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 DCH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,860 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch and outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Corrosion to rear suspension/brake parts.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,479 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/ end of sill very weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/ end of sill very weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,939 miles

general corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,943 miles

exhaust in poor condition

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,811 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 65,810 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,330 miles

wipers poor effort

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,754 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,918 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,284 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,581 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

Condition of wipers

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,337 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 32,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,124 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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Y408 DCH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y408 DCH, 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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Y408 DCH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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