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Y706 HGX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,696 mi
Last recorded151,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 HGX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 151,696 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front anti-roll bar links are worn

both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

nearside front tyre bald on the outer edge

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

offside twin washer not working

Fail 1 Jun 2018 151,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front anti-roll bar links are worn

both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

nearside front tyre bald on the outer edge

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

offside twin washer not working

Pass 27 May 2017 141,719 miles

front brake pads are low

n/s/f lower ball joint slightly worn and gaiter is split

nearside front steering arm has play

offside front indicator

offside twin washer aim poor

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are excessively worn

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are low and close to a failure

Pass 27 May 2016 132,400 miles

rear tyre tread depths are low

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

rear exhaust box is holed and blowing and close to a failure

Fail 27 May 2016 132,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre is bald on the edge

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

rear exhaust box is holed and blowing and close to a failure

rear tyre tread depths are low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 118,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 106,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 94,705 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 82,246 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 72,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 65,347 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 53,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 47,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,929 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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Y706 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y706 HGX, 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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Y706 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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