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LR51 HKH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,642 mi
Last recorded98,642 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 HKH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,642 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 98,642 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,591 miles

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

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

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

some damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,670 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 73,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 65,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,605 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2013 59,605 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,917 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,917 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,847 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,818 miles

rear exhaust silencer outerskin corroded

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,178 miles

rear exhaust silencer outerskin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,361 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 1 Sep 2008 45,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,742 miles

n/s front tyre has cut in outter side wall but not down to cords

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,166 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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LR51 HKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR51 HKH, 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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LR51 HKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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