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CW51 AHV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 AHV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 140,108 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic over sill covers fitted obscuring condition of outer sills

Some advanced corrosion to both near side and off side rear chassis rails

Some advanced corrosion to rear sub frame.

Some bind to rear wheels

Some plastic under body shields fitted obscuring some components.

Some sectors of centre high stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,750 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r upper shock absorber mounting areas corrosion/corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt damaged and frayed (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 131,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/r inner arch area within trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area within trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r upper shock absorber mounting areas corrosion/corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt damaged and frayed (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged and repaired

corrosion to rear suspension components and rear spring cups corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis areas and subframe

oil leaks

steering system slightly rough at steering wheel at lock to lock check

Fail 31 Oct 2016 114,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged and repaired

corrosion to rear suspension components and rear spring cups corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis areas and subframe

oil leaks

rear exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,158 miles

brake pipes are corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system badly corroded at rear

rear chassis has surface corrosion

surface corrosion to complete undervehicle components

undervehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 104,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes are corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system badly corroded at rear

rear chassis has surface corrosion

surface corrosion to complete undervehicle components

undervehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flanges coroded

front cross member coroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

slight judder from steering on lock to lock

Fail 10 Nov 2014 91,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cross member coroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

slight judder from steering on lock to lock

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,705 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrossion on under vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,044 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,661 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,323 miles

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

Rear Number Plate in poor condition.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,231 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,553 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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CW51 AHV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CW51 AHV, 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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CW51 AHV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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