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RA51 JMV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 JMV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 97,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory heatsheilds insecure.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 89,143 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory heatsheilds insecure.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,213 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,159 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,342 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,765 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

slight wear on all discs

Fail 14 Feb 2017 66,765 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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)

slight wear on all discs

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box rusting

slight buldge on n/s/f outer wall tyre

wiring resting on back box

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,755 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 42,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,530 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,977 miles

offside rear tyre has some small cuts but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,868 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,613 miles

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear seat belts not checked due to condition of car

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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RA51 JMV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA51 JMV, 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 RA51 JMV registered?

RA51 JMV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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