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HV51 HGD

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,696 mi
Last recorded135,696 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 135,696 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 123,834 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,512 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 114,506 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 106,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from power unit

Pass 5 Jul 2013 106,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak from power unit

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,276 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 101,275 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,997 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,552 miles

frontnumberplate cracked,rear numberplate starting to delaminate

vehicle becoming rusty underneath.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,552 miles

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

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

frontnumberplate cracked,rear numberplate starting to delaminate

vehicle becoming rusty underneath.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,535 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working on one segment

Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

high level brake light not working on one segment

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,902 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,613 miles

rear brake pads low(2.5mm) and offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 46,698 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 HGD 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 66.7%.

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 HV51 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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