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HG51 UHF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UHF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,786 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 137,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 125,644 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,434 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,181 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,181 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,116 miles

Rear exhaust section, outer skin very poor.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,697 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,697 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,643 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,524 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 9,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 9,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UHF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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