MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
EML illuminated on dash
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EML illuminated on dash
Oil leak ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
offside front inner cv boot split
slight noise from nearside rear wheel possible bearing
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
n/s inner cv boot split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
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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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