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Y57 PSR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 PSR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 134,259 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all coil springs corroded

boot damaged

engine light on

exhaust corroded

front number plate has water damage

Fail 1 Nov 2010 134,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all coil springs corroded

boot damaged

engine light on

exhaust corroded

front number plate has water damage

Pass 5 Nov 2009 119,945 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 119,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 107,095 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 107,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 79,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 63,754 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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Y57 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y57 PSR, 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 Y57 PSR registered?

Y57 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y57 PSR safe to buy?

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