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Y714 VST

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 VST
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 142,171 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2015 142,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 139,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes have protective coating

Pass 9 May 2013 137,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 128,117 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 120,681 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Smell of petrol no leak found

Fail 22 Apr 2011 120,681 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Smell of petrol no leak found

Pass 21 Apr 2010 110,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,139 miles

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

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

fog glass

Fail 16 Apr 2009 94,139 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fog glass

Fail 17 Apr 2008 82,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 66,300 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)

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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Y714 VST is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y714 VST, 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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Y714 VST is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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