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Y548 GUF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,474 mi
Last recorded154,474 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 GUF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 154,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 143,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 135,564 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2010 135,563 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2009 127,481 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 127,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 121,166 miles

front number plate cracked

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2008 121,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2007 112,944 miles

crack to screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak from auto transmision pipes

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Jun 2007 112,944 miles

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

crack to screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak from auto transmision pipes

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 24 May 2006 102,074 miles

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

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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Y548 GUF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y548 GUF, 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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Y548 GUF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y548 GUF safe to buy?

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