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Y492 PDG

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,503 mi
Last recorded173,503 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 PDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 173,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 173,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 167,957 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 167,926 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML illuminated on dash

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 159,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar mount bush has movement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2015 159,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar mount bush has movement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2014 148,226 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Nearside front inner steering joint has slight play

Steering rack sligtly damp

Fail 13 Jul 2014 148,013 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine light on

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front inner steering joint has slight play

Nearside rear (in wheel arch) has corrosion

Steering rack sligtly damp

Pass 13 Jul 2013 140,430 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 133,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 125,224 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

slight noise from nearside rear wheel possible bearing

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 118,181 miles

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,704 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,137 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,823 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 78,823 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge and close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Cut to sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

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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Y492 PDG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y492 PDG, 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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Y492 PDG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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