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Y701 VOJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,050 mi
Last recorded137,050 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 VOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,900 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,071 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 83,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r tyre nearing tread bar indicaters

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,342 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing tread bar indicaters

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,695 miles

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

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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Y701 VOJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y701 VOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y701 VOJ registered?

Y701 VOJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y701 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 VOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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