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HV51 AOF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 AOF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 134,804 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 134,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 125,856 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 125,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2019 125,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,988 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to outer sills limiting view

engine management light staying on

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,444 miles

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

engine managaement warning light on

minor oil leak

sill covers fitted,, limiting view

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,400 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2011 73,382 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,436 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,436 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,831 miles

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

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,368 miles

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 AOF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOF, 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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HV51 AOF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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