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Y517 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,307 mi
Last recorded66,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 66,307 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)

drivers wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/r brake pads appear to be wearing slightly low

slight oil leak

washer jets deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,948 miles

front and rear disc worn

front and rear inner pads

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,089 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,525 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,988 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,467 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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Y517 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y517 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y517 TJW registered?

Y517 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y517 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 TJW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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