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GN51 RDZ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,390 mi
Last recorded133,390 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 RDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 133,390 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing in use

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking/splitting/perishing

Offside Front tyre is wearing VERY heavily on the inner shoulder

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade rubber is deteriorated/starting to split

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 133,390 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing in use

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking/splitting/perishing

Offside Front tyre is wearing VERY heavily on the inner shoulder

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade rubber is deteriorated/starting to split

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 127,852 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense clouding over leading to a reduced quality beam pattern

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front headlamp lense clouding over leading to a reduced quality beam pattern

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the headlamp beam pattern

Fail 23 Apr 2015 121,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the headlamp beam pattern

Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,721 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Fail 26 Apr 2014 114,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp on dashboard active

signs of a coolant leak around the thermostat housing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp on dashboard active

signs of a coolant leak around the thermostat housing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,335 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on the inner and outer shoulders

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Pass 4 May 2011 92,387 miles

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

exhaust centre section has a temporary repair bandage, but is not leaking

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall (inner sidewall)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sealing bandage present on exhaust centre section, but exhaust is secure and not leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 62,951 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,951 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 58,323 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 52,375 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 52,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GN51 RDZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GN51 RDZ, 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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GN51 RDZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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