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Y968 WKH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,445 mi
Last recorded172,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 WKH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 172,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 172,445 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiperblade split

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 160,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 150,290 miles

Brake pedal rubber has small cut.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 150,920 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber has small cut.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 142,182 miles

engine oil sump corroded in places and is starting to leak oil

Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,621 miles

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

offside front bumper corner not fully secure

Fail 2 Dec 2009 118,621 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front bumper corner not fully secure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 112,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 112,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 97,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 97,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 84,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 84,005 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 72,671 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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Y968 WKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y968 WKH, 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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Y968 WKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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