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Y895 OFE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,265 mi
Last recorded134,265 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 OFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 134,265 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

play nearside inner steering system

Fail 18 Apr 2016 134,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

play nearside inner steering system

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,309 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

Offside rear chassis rail corroded.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 122,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate damaged.

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

Offside rear chassis rail corroded.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 114,469 miles

EML light on

exhaust corroded/minor leak

stone chip's to windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2014 114,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML light on

exhaust corroded/minor leak

stone chip's to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 102,885 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,460 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 63,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,558 miles

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

check engine lamp on

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,252 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low pressure

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside front tyre wall cracking

rear wiperblade split

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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Y895 OFE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y895 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y895 OFE registered?

Y895 OFE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y895 OFE safe to buy?

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