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Y497 PSR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,366 mi
Last recorded40,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 PSR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,366 miles

exhaust;middle and rear sections deterioating.

offside front brake disc is corroding over braking surface.

offside front brake sticking on.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 40,366 miles

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

exhaust;middle and rear sections deterioating.

offside front brake disc is corroding over braking surface.

offside front brake sticking on.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,628 miles

exhaust rear silencer box deterioating.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,628 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust rear silencer box deterioating.

offside front brake sticking on.

rear brake pads are low.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,517 miles

exhaust rear silencer box deterioating.

offside rear reflector is deterioating.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006

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

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

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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Y497 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y497 PSR, 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 Y497 PSR registered?

Y497 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y497 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 PSR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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