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Y588 LDP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,557 mi
Last recorded125,557 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 LDP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 125,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 125,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 110,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 106,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,258 miles

o/s n/s rear inner arches rusty

oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,395 miles

o/s n/s rear inner arches corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,385 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

o/s n/s rear inner arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,300 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,300 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 96,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,202 miles

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

nsf inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 72,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,492 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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Y588 LDP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y588 LDP, 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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Y588 LDP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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