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MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU LEGACYs year 2013

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mot history
Pass percent:81.71%
(The average a petrol SUBARU LEGACY year 2013 passes without issue)
Based on:1,006 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Brake pipe excessively corroded14
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))13
Headlamp aim out of alignment12
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))10
Registration plate lamp issues10
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))8
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))8
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))8
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))7
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))4
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))2
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))2
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail lamp in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring inscure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level warning light on and aim low (4.1.5 (a))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlight lenses badly faded (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CORRODED, BROKEN AND BLOWING.. (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Position lamp not working NS and OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated |3.1 |c||1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transmission oil cooler pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Central Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))1
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust bleak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction secondary air pump fault (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever snapped (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working light cluster damaged |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced no side lights working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working side light |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working side light |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre |5.1.1|1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Registration plate issues1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))1
Brake performance not tested not tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear foglamp operating with n/s/r indcator. |1.9.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1

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