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Y48 JKX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,940 mi
Last recorded143,940 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 JKX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 143,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 143,892 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 137,923 miles

Brake disc back plates corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 137,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 134,130 miles

Brake disc backplates corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2010 134,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 120,575 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 102,789 miles

engine oil level over full

oil leak from oil cooler pipe below radiator

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,223 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 84,223 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyeres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2006 61,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,038 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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Y48 JKX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 Y48 JKX, 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 Y48 JKX registered?

Y48 JKX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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