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Y789 UKO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,916 mi
Last recorded179,916 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 UKO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 179,916 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

harsh play in anti roll bar drop links

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 179,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres close to legal limit

harsh play in anti roll bar drop links

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 159,217 miles

brake slightly sqeaking

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside front inner drive shaft gators split and leaking

oil around steering rack

slight play in offside front and offside rear anti roll bar drop links

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 140,147 miles

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

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

engine managent light on

steering rack misting oil

Pass 21 Sep 2011 122,166 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 122,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 98,297 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

off side rear tyre out off shape

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,297 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

off side rear tyre out off shape

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over sill

Fail 9 Jun 2009 88,365 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over sill

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,133 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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Y789 UKO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y789 UKO, 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 Y789 UKO registered?

Y789 UKO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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