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Y493 HHL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 HHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 67,631 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged been run flat and damaged sidewall inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 52,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 48,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 48,222 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,281 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 43,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,989 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,212 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 32,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 29,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,414 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 19,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,042 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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Y493 HHL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y493 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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Y493 HHL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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