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Y556 OAC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,290 mi
Last recorded143,290 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 OAC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 143,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 143,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 139,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 98,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 87,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 78,186 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,186 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 67,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 67,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,462 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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Y556 OAC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green 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 Y556 OAC, 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 Y556 OAC registered?

Y556 OAC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y556 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 OAC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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