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OY51 HYL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,416 mi
Last recorded153,416 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HYL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,416 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 153,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 145,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 134,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,386 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 121,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 108,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,364 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 96,364 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,713 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 71,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,240 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 HYL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

OY51 HYL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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