MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
rear exhaust box rusty.
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
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Y979 EFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 Y979 EFC, 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 Y979 EFC registered?
Y979 EFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 July 2001.
Is Y979 EFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y979 EFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y979 EFC have outstanding finance?
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