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FN51 WVZ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,965 mi
Last recorded144,965 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 144,965 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 144,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,501 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,630 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2013 122,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 119,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 118,192 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,925 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,566 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,282 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded,

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 WVZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVZ, 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 FN51 WVZ registered?

FN51 WVZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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