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Y658 ETN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Bronze Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 ETN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,871 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,522 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 71,481 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,014 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,013 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 51,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,504 miles

front brake discs corrode oninner faces

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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Y658 ETN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Bronze with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y658 ETN, 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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Y658 ETN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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