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Y889 WHH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,043 mi
Last recorded173,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 WHH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 173,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2014 166,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 153,853 miles

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

all four tyres worn close to limits

ex corroed

Pass 18 May 2012 144,427 miles

both front d bushes worn

exhaust correded

Pass 27 May 2011 134,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 120,485 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 108,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 99,902 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 84,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,676 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 73,676 miles

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

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

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

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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Y889 WHH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y889 WHH, 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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What year was Y889 WHH registered?

Y889 WHH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y889 WHH safe to buy?

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