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Y544 DAB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,937 mi
Last recorded174,937 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 174,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 154,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 134,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,899 miles

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

slight play in all anti roll bar "d" bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2009 94,899 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight play in all anti roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre pressure low (Tread 2mm)

Rear Seat belts not checked due to seat fitment..

Fail 19 Feb 2008 84,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre pressure low (Tread 2mm)

Rear Seat belts not checked due to seat fitment..

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,445 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y544 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y544 DAB, 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 Y544 DAB registered?

Y544 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y544 DAB safe to buy?

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