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Y885 OFE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,050 mi
Last recorded120,050 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 OFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,050 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 8 Feb 2017 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Front nearside and offside headlight glass cloudy - beam image diffused

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arch bumper support brace fractured and insecure

Front wiper arm mechanism play - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front seat base pad play

Rear coil spring top mount areas corroded

Rear wiper perished

front and rear subframes / suspension arms / chassis rails - corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,879 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 118,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,707 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front inner bumper support fillets fractured and insecure

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

offside rear anti-roll bar droplink slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,707 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front inner bumper support fillets fractured and insecure

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

offside rear anti-roll bar droplink slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,293 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 114,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,834 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 109,828 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,943 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,839 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 86,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,377 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 77,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,906 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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Y885 OFE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y885 OFE, 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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Y885 OFE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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