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HV51 AHU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,977 mi
Last recorded141,977 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 AHU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 141,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 137,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,767 miles

Centre exhaust heat sheild hanging off and hitting center exhaust

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 133,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located before and after jacking car up. upper spring not seated correctly in strut (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat sheild hanging off and hitting center exhaust

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,152 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 126,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 123,670 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 121,480 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

steering system slightly tight

Fail 13 Jul 2011 121,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,482 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shilds loose

Fail 14 Jan 2009 104,482 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shilds loose

Pass 21 Dec 2007 98,729 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all exhaust heat shilds loose

Fail 20 Dec 2007 98,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all exhaust heat shilds loose

front and rear tracking

o/s/f innir "cv" boot split

Fail 10 Jan 2007 84,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low and starting to go bald on iner edges

excess power steering fluid where pump has been replaced

rear exhaust box just starting to rust and corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2007 84,087 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low and starting to go bald on iner edges

excess power steering fluid where pump has been replaced

rear exhaust box just starting to rust and corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,256 miles

oil leak

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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HV51 AHU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV51 AHU, 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 HV51 AHU registered?

HV51 AHU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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