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OY51 HYT

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,934 mi
Last recorded77,934 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HYT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,645 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,746 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 HYT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HYT, 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

How do I check the history of OY51 HYT?

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What year was OY51 HYT registered?

OY51 HYT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OY51 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 HYT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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