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LJ51 OCM

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OCM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,837 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 105,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 98,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,604 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,814 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN SLIGHTLY OUT SHAPE OVER TREAD AREA

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,045 miles

rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,285 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone damage screen

Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,984 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 OCM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

LJ51 OCM is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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