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Y97 GAP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,907 mi
Last recorded97,907 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 GAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,907 miles

n/side front tyre nr legal limit

slight exhaust blow

Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 88,616 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From deteriorating rear section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 82,700 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear section of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 68,552 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 68,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,575 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly and wearing on the inside edge

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

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

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

Small split in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,209 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y97 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y97 GAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y97 GAP registered?

Y97 GAP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y97 GAP safe to buy?

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