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Y813 PHL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,419 mi
Last recorded39,419 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 PHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,419 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 39,143 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear suspension arms and rear subframe very rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear service brakes not locking out

exhaust system corroding,deterioating and slight blow centre section

front brake discs badly corroded,pitted and deterioated on inner faces

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,313 miles

Centre 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)

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

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Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,679 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 27,585 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

o/s/r brake pipe to hose rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,292 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 9,475 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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Y813 PHL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red 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 Y813 PHL, 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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Y813 PHL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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