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BX51 NHA

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NHA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,221 miles

suspect washers frozen

Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect washers frozen

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,995 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 104,995 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,797 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake discs pitted slight

Metal brake pipe corroded slightly

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge slightly

eml light on

Fail 27 Jul 2009 98,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge slightly

eml light on

Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,525 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 89,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,405 miles

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

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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BX51 NHA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX51 NHA, 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 BX51 NHA registered?

BX51 NHA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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