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LJ51 OBW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,799 mi
Last recorded100,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,799 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 90,824 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight play in track rod end of steering rack

Pass 27 Dec 2006 60,234 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 60,234 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,154 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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LJ51 OBW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ51 OBW, 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 LJ51 OBW registered?

LJ51 OBW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 OBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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