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Y696 RDG

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 RDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 116,053 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 96,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,466 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,251 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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Y696 RDG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y696 RDG, 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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Y696 RDG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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