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Y579 HDU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 HDU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 122,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 122,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 115,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 115,190 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,827 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 103,665 miles

Rear Axle stabiliser bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Axle stabiliser bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 97,393 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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Y579 HDU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y579 HDU, 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 Y579 HDU registered?

Y579 HDU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y579 HDU safe to buy?

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