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HG51 UHB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,865 mi
Last recorded189,865 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UHB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 189,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 183,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on floor and sill area

Pass 30 May 2014 175,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 162,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 162,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 144,796 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 131,277 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

evidence of a coolant leak at the thermostat

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 131,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

evidence of a coolant leak at the thermostat

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,618 miles

rear seat belts slow to retract

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 118,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 10 Feb 2009 101,855 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 97,494 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shields rattling

Pass 1 Sep 2007 81,888 miles

covers fitted to both sills

rear wiper blade unserviceable

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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HG51 UHB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc 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 HG51 UHB, 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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HG51 UHB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is HG51 UHB safe to buy?

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