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PE51 VLN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VLN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 91,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 79,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,887 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 54,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,716 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,274 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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PE51 VLN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PE51 VLN, 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 PE51 VLN?

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What year was PE51 VLN registered?

PE51 VLN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 December 2001.

Is PE51 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VLN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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