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Y448 RBK

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,556 mi
Last recorded178,556 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 RBK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 178,556 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 172,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 165,961 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 165,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 158,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 154,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 145,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

discs all round slightly scored and pitted

front exhaust has a slight outer skin/heat sheild rattle

off side front wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2010 145,268 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

discs all round slightly scored and pitted

front exhaust has a slight outer skin/heat sheild rattle

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 124,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 115,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 82,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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Y448 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y448 RBK, 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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Y448 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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