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GL51 ARL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,884 mi
Last recorded106,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ARL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,000 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 106,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,166 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 102,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 100,152 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 98,319 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,189 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 96,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,941 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 86,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,621 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly insecure?? †service/tyre pressures look slightly low???? †brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,689 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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GL51 ARL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GL51 ARL, 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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GL51 ARL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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