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HCZ 5550

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,402 mi
Last recorded93,402 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 5550
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turrets (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turrets (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turrets (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,578 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts been rubbing on drive shaft (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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HCZ 5550 is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HCZ 5550, 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 HCZ 5550 registered?

HCZ 5550 is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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