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J44 OSP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,542 mi
Last recorded132,542 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 OSP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 132,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 126,594 miles

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

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

corrosion rear subframe

Fail 13 Sep 2016 126,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear brake ferule (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

child seats fitted rear seat

corrosion rear subframe

plastic over sills fitted obscuring full inspectsion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 121,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,192 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 113,192 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,969 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 90,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,513 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,407 miles

slight corrosion starting on inner face of nearside front brake disc

slight corrosion starting on inner face of offside front brake disc

slight run out on offside front brake disc

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,015 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 56,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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J44 OSP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 J44 OSP, 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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J44 OSP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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