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Y611 XAX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,396 mi
Last recorded167,396 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 XAX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 167,396 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 156,355 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 134,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise rear chassis corroded

advise rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 134,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise rear chassis corroded

advise rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 132,181 miles

Oil leak

front pads low

middel exhaust joint rusty

rear exhaust minor leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 132,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

advise front pads worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 120,630 miles

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 112,164 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 112,164 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 105,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 105,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 95,141 miles

O/s and n/s front inner cv boots split

Pass 4 Jan 2007 78,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 62,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XAX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y611 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

Y611 XAX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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