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Y548 PSP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,562 mi
Last recorded174,562 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 PSP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 174,562 miles

Emissions not tested engine started smoking, also c/o to high, 5.20%. lamda below, 0.86 (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

o/s headlight outer lens fading

Pass 27 Jul 2015 166,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 159,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 153,593 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 149,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 137,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 128,179 miles

nail in nsf tyre

nsr brake disc corroded

osf ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 108,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 98,006 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,126 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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Y548 PSP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y548 PSP, 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 PSP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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