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Y497 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,129 miles

front brake discs corroding slightly

front brake pad(s) getting low

offside front brake backplate corroded

offside front tyre inner wall & tread cracked - recommend renewing tyre

offside headlamp deteriorating

offside rear suspension strut damp

wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding slightly

front brake pad(s) getting low

offside front brake backplate corroded

offside front tyre inner wall & tread cracked - recommend renewing tyre

offside headlamp deteriorating

offside rear suspension strut damp

wipers poor

Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,979 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,149 miles

offside front brake backplate corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear silencer corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside front brake backplate corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear silencer corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake backplate corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2006 72,747 miles

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

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 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y497 TJW, 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 TJW registered?

Y497 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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