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FN51 WVL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,293 mi
Last recorded164,293 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WVL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 164,293 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 158,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 17 Jun 2015 158,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2014 145,718 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 145,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,751 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 138,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both windscreen wiper blades not fully clearing screen.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,522 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 123,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 115,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 21 Jun 2010 115,025 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr tyre worn smooth on outer treads

o/sr tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 25 Jun 2009 105,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,952 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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FN51 WVL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN51 WVL, 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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FN51 WVL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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