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Y531 HKV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,735 mi
Last recorded176,735 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 HKV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 176,735 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 176,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 168,445 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 168,443 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 160,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 160,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 153,163 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 153,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 143,417 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,106 miles

nearside rear seat belt missing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 128,105 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,418 miles

nearside rear seat belt missing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear seat belt removed

Fail 21 Mar 2011 110,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre as surface cut, [not exposing cords]

Fail 19 Mar 2010 101,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre as surface cut, [not exposing cords]

Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,465 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,291 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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Y531 HKV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y531 HKV, 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 Y531 HKV registered?

Y531 HKV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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