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Y571 BJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 BJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 137,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 137,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 121,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 121,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,652 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 80,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 80,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 39,712 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)

all 4 tyres perrished on outer walls

Fail 25 Aug 2006 39,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perrished on outer walls

Pass 19 May 2006 39,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 32,288 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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Y571 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y571 BJW, 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 Y571 BJW registered?

Y571 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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