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Y717 VOJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

158,204 mi
Last recorded158,204 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 VOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 158,204 miles

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

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

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

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

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

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 158,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

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

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

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 157,206 miles

Nearside Front outer gaiter

Fail 13 Jan 2017 157,206 miles

Nearside Front outer gaiter

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 140,134 miles

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2015 140,134 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2014 128,587 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 128,587 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 115,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,206 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 110,818 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 110,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 110,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 108,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 100,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 100,246 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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Y717 VOJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y717 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.

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Y717 VOJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y717 VOJ safe to buy?

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