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Y939 RBD

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,374 mi
Last recorded147,374 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 RBD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 147,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 142,826 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also splitting within the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 138,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,544 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

coolant below minimum level in the expansion tank

offside rear tyre has slight splitting within the tread

Fail 30 Jul 2015 134,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

coolant below minimum level in the expansion tank

offside rear tyre has slight splitting within the tread

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,350 miles

rear radius arm pivot bushes poor

Fail 7 Aug 2014 126,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear radius arm pivot bushes poor

Pass 19 Aug 2013 117,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,426 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 109,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 95,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,056 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 47,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 47,826 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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Y939 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y939 RBD, 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 Y939 RBD registered?

Y939 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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