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Y838 UKO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,325 mi
Last recorded145,325 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 UKO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,325 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 145,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 136,690 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 135,661 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 135,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,647 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 135,640 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,891 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 116,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,763 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,374 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 93,374 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,399 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,855 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,721 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs showing heavy pitting plus worn

front brake pads showing deterioration plus worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,952 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,524 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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Y838 UKO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y838 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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Y838 UKO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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