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Y971 WKH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

178,749 mi
Last recorded178,749 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 WKH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 178,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various oil leaks

Very heavy underbody corrosion including subframes, suspension, coil springs, brake discs and brake pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2022 178,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill collapsed and holed by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various minor oil leaks

Very heavy corrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension, coil springs, brake discs and brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2021 174,898 miles

General underbody heavily corroded

Rear tyres cracked and perished through sidewalls 215/60/16

Suspension bushes and gaiters perishing

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2021 174,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 168,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 165,242 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 165,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 159,696 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 159,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 157,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 152,307 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,795 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 7 Aug 2015 147,795 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 144,091 miles

chips in screen

nearside front tyre on 2mm

slight exhaust blow from cat joint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 139,339 miles

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak sump

Pass 18 May 2012 136,778 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 136,778 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 12 May 2011 134,395 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 134,395 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 131,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 131,858 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 128,002 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2009 127,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2008 124,446 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 124,446 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 120,385 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 Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

passenger front inner cv joint gaitor split.

Fail 3 May 2006 106,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 106,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 89,243 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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Y971 WKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y971 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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Y971 WKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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