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NY51 YDN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 YDN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,875 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 86,875 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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NY51 YDN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NY51 YDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY51 YDN registered?

NY51 YDN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is NY51 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY51 YDN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NY51 YDN have outstanding finance?

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