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OY51 HKH

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,529 mi
Last recorded58,529 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HKH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 58,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded! Back box & pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,644 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,610 miles

exhaust deteriorated

perishing to nsr tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2018 54,610 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust deteriorated

perishing to nsr tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2017 51,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre pipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,109 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,689 miles

Exhaust tail pipe rusty

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Exhaust tail pipe rusty

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,782 miles

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 30,853 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,853 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,951 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 20,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,368 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,658 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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OY51 HKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HKH, 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 OY51 HKH registered?

OY51 HKH is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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