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Y788 NAY

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,010 mi
Last recorded149,010 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 NAY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 149,010 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2017 141,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,945 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 123,638 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,638 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 112,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,449 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,984 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,696 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,696 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,798 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,833 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,439 miles

o/s/f inner c,v gaiter split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,627 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 51,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,172 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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Y788 NAY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red 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 Y788 NAY, 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 Y788 NAY registered?

Y788 NAY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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