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Y839 PVJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,617 mi
Last recorded179,617 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 PVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 179,617 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 179,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 175,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 165,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 162,604 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 143,809 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 143,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 110,061 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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Y839 PVJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y839 PVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y839 PVJ registered?

Y839 PVJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y839 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 PVJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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