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Y851 TKK

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,063 mi
Last recorded183,063 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 TKK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 183,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 176,811 miles

Cat deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 169,355 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 169,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 161,969 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 161,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 158,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system starting to deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 152,494 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 150,576 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 150,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 136,066 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 127,553 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s wiper slight split

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 19 May 2009 127,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s wiper slight split

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 29 May 2008 124,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 114,059 miles

wear in rear suspension antiroll bar ,D, bushes

Pass 30 May 2006 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2005 67,836 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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Y851 TKK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y851 TKK, 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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Y851 TKK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y851 TKK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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