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OW51 MUV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MUV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,274 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlights faded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,996 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 73,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 63,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,199 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,609 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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OW51 MUV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OW51 MUV, 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 OW51 MUV registered?

OW51 MUV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is OW51 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 MUV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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