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Y708 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,001 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,565 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,256 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,208 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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Y708 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y708 TJW, 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 Y708 TJW registered?

Y708 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y708 TJW safe to buy?

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