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Y678 CNV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Bronze Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,074 mi
Last recorded120,074 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 CNV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 120,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 111,521 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,310 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 102,310 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,522 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,251 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,047 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,225 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rear flange in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2013 63,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,071 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,212 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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Y678 CNV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Bronze with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y678 CNV, 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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Y678 CNV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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