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Y611 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,020 mi
Last recorded171,020 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 171,020 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 170,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 164,845 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 158,401 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 158,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 148,383 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 148,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 142,767 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 142,756 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 133,957 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

offside front inner cv boot burst

unable to fully check brake pipe condition due to plastic coatings

Pass 29 Oct 2007 113,984 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 113,984 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 84,591 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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Y611 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red 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 Y611 TJW, 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 Y611 TJW registered?

Y611 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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