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Y948 NBY

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,692 mi
Last recorded92,692 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 NBY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 92,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,022 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 80,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 70,385 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

slight misting of oil around power steering resivour

Fail 16 May 2015 70,305 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

slight misting of oil around power steering resivour

Pass 20 May 2014 62,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 62,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 57,910 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nsr tyre outer wall perished and cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

nsr tyre outer wall perished and cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 54,898 miles

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

limited life rear exhaust box no spare wheel

Fail 14 May 2012 54,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

limited life rear exhaust box no spare wheel

Pass 19 May 2011 43,895 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,629 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 23,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 19,566 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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Y948 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y948 NBY, 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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Y948 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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