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Y962 TBW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,418 mi
Last recorded187,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 TBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 187,418 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 181,633 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2018 181,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2017 176,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear outer pad worn low

Slight play in offside rear D bush

Fail 10 Jan 2017 176,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear outer pad worn low

Slight play in offside rear D bush

Pass 16 Nov 2015 166,991 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Nov 2014 160,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advanced wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link

slight deterioration in exhaust system

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2013 153,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 145,617 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 140,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 133,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 124,208 miles

advanced deterioration in front brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2009 115,012 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 16 Jan 2009 114,988 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 22 Jan 2008 103,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,641 miles

offside number plate bulb in poor condition

wiper blades in very poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,786 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 82,786 miles

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

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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Y962 TBW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 Y962 TBW, 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 Y962 TBW registered?

Y962 TBW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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