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Y84 VJS

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,508 mi
Last recorded162,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 VJS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 162,508 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 159,934 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Dec 2015 159,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 151,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 146,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 141,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 135,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 126,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 126,707 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 118,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 105,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,125 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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Y84 VJS is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y84 VJS, 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 Y84 VJS registered?

Y84 VJS is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y84 VJS safe to buy?

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