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OY51 HJX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,303 mi
Last recorded193,303 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HJX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 193,303 miles

EML is on

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

nearside front tyre is low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 173,794 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 173,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

E M L Light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 164,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light is on

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 156,006 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 139,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 139,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,281 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 16 Jan 2009 81,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,710 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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OY51 HJX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY51 HJX, 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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OY51 HJX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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