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NH51 PJO

2001 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,978 mi
Last recorded139,978 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH51 PJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 123,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working has LED fitted very poor (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,174 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm main bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside part of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate, leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside front lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads very low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant bottle low

oil leak from gearbox, possible sump gasket

Fail 28 Oct 2020 67,065 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction writing throughout screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp missing Offside/center fog light missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing not fitted (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant bottle low

oil leak from gearbox, possible sump gasket

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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NH51 PJO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH51 PJO, 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 NH51 PJO registered?

NH51 PJO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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