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Y487 HEC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,062 mi
Last recorded175,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 HEC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 175,062 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 175,060 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 164,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 164,486 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill to under floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 154,722 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 154,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 145,261 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 145,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 133,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,069 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,540 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 107,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,583 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 97,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 65,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 61,220 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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Y487 HEC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y487 HEC, 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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Y487 HEC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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