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Y536 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,259 mi
Last recorded173,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 173,259 miles

oil leak

slight wear in rack

chip in screen

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on o/s/r brake discs

n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 19 May 2014 166,553 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2013 159,944 miles

Chips in windowscreen

Corrosion on Rear brake

Exhaust has slight leak of gases

Headlamp lenses detoriation

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 150,589 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 150,589 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,423 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2010 137,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 128,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,645 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,746 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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Y536 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y536 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 Y536 TJW registered?

Y536 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y536 TJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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