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Y457 WVL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,827 mi
Last recorded145,827 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 WVL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2013 145,827 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 145,827 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 131,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 131,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 120,145 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 120,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 112,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 112,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Electrical wire rubbing on the steering shaft

Tell tail sign that there has bee an oil/grease leaking feom the steering shaft to rack seal. However, not leaking @ this moment in time.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 82,107 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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Y457 WVL 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 58.3%.

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 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 Y457 WVL, 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 Y457 WVL registered?

Y457 WVL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y457 WVL safe to buy?

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