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PX51 LDA

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,750 mi
Last recorded182,750 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 LDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 182,750 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS. NOT CONSIDERED EXCESIVE.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 182,750 miles

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS. NOT CONSIDERED EXCESIVE.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 178,160 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

areas of underbody rust which will require attention before next mot

battery temp repair carried out. requires replace of strap as soon as possible

front cross member rusty but not within 30cm of main structural point

Fail 7 Jan 2016 178,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Battery insecure temp repair carried out (1.9.1)

EML light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

areas of underbody rust which will require attention before next mot

front cross member rusty but not within 30cm of main structural point

Pass 19 Dec 2014 172,222 miles

lots of surface rust underneath

Fail 19 Dec 2014 172,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lots of surface rust underneath

Pass 23 Dec 2013 166,521 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 166,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 160,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 160,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 154,289 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 145,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 145,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 133,687 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 133,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 107,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 94,737 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

stone chip in windscrean

Pass 9 Dec 2005 76,833 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 76,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PX51 LDA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX51 LDA, 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 PX51 LDA registered?

PX51 LDA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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