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Y537 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Bronze Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,918 mi
Last recorded166,918 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 166,918 miles

Tyres perished slightly

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

oil leak

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Mar 2014 165,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 161,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 156,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2011 147,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 140,693 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 140,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 135,106 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 122,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 104,712 miles

all tyre tread depths

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,552 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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Y537 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Bronze 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 Y537 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 Y537 TJW registered?

Y537 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y537 TJW safe to buy?

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