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Y506 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,387 mi
Last recorded100,387 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rust on disc

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rust on disc

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front and offside front inner drive shaft boots split badly and are in need of replacement

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,215 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split and needs replaceing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split and needs replaceing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,700 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,230 miles

exhaust system corroded

minor leak of oil from transfer box sump

offside front inner constant verlocity joint gator minor slip in boot

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,106 miles

Front number plate crack

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 51,506 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,349 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 38,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,139 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,821 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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Y506 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y506 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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Y506 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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