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Y699 WCE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 WCE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,284 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 115,151 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,516 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose,

Rear silencer and joint corroded,

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link,

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,014 miles

Rear silencer joint corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,198 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 65,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y699 WCE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y699 WCE, 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 Y699 WCE registered?

Y699 WCE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y699 WCE safe to buy?

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