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Y648 NHJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,618 mi
Last recorded135,618 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 NHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 135,618 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 135,618 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 130,737 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 130,734 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Eml on

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack end slight play

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in Nearside of steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2017 124,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in Nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,035 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

rear suspension bushes perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

rear suspension bushes perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 96,969 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 88,408 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 77,952 miles

O/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

Engine Management Light Stays on!

Hanging Obstruction Removed From Centre Mirror

Fail 11 May 2013 77,952 miles

Engine Management Light Stays on!

Hanging Obstruction Removed From Centre Mirror

O/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 73,418 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 70,312 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 66,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 58,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,803 miles

advanced corrosion front discs

Pass 21 May 2007 47,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,575 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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Y648 NHJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y648 NHJ, 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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Y648 NHJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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