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Y482 HHL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,242 mi
Last recorded100,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 HHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,242 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 100,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,272 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,272 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,188 miles

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

no oil in engine(topped up)

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 90,188 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no oil in engine(topped up)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,823 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,823 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,920 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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Y482 HHL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y482 HHL, 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 Y482 HHL registered?

Y482 HHL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y482 HHL safe to buy?

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