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GJ51 NTF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 NTF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,366 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,744 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 98,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,680 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Fail 18 Mar 2019 94,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,051 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,628 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,392 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,043 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,582 miles

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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GJ51 NTF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ51 NTF, 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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GJ51 NTF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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