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DG51 FMC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FMC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 126,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,916 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes showing fatigue

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,586 miles

n/s and o/s front upper and lower bushes showing fatigue

Fail 2 Nov 2011 114,586 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s front upper and lower bushes showing fatigue

Pass 5 Oct 2010 106,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 97,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 68,445 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 68,445 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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DG51 FMC 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 66.7%.

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 DG51 FMC, 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 DG51 FMC registered?

DG51 FMC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DG51 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 FMC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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