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OE51 DKU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,596 mi
Last recorded139,596 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DKU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 120,395 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,595 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 117,595 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 108,902 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,908 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,941 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 59,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 46,754 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 46,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OE51 DKU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE51 DKU, 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 OE51 DKU registered?

OE51 DKU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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