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Y553 AAB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 AAB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,243 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,843 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,723 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

small stone chip within swept area less than 10 millimetres

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,187 miles

split in os front wiper blade

Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,174 miles

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

split in os front wiper blade

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,024 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall . not to cords

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,716 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 59,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,709 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 46,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brakes worn very low . offside front tyre worn on inner edge to limit . nearside tyre worn to 2mm .head lamp have no pattern.

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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Y553 AAB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y553 AAB, 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 Y553 AAB registered?

Y553 AAB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y553 AAB safe to buy?

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