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Y475 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,883 mi
Last recorded178,883 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 178,883 miles

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

both rear brake discs starting to pitt

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 23 Nov 2010 174,395 miles

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

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

slight bind on front offside wheel/ advise rear disc

Pass 23 Nov 2010 174,395 miles

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

slight bind on front offside wheel/ advise rear disc

Pass 2 Nov 2009

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper blade split.

Fail 2 Nov 2009

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 144,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 144,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 129,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,289 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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Y475 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y475 TJW, 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 Y475 TJW registered?

Y475 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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