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YIB 4275

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 4275
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 150,023 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and floor coated in thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subrame and floor area has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 150,020 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and floor coated in thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subrame and floor area has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 149,841 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2017 149,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 146,218 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside has thick paint/undercoat

Fail 23 Nov 2016 146,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside has thick paint/undercoat

Pass 20 Aug 2009 135,165 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 135,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 117,731 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 98,053 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,002 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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YIB 4275 is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YIB 4275, 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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YIB 4275 is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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