MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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temp repair on exhaust joints
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamba to high (8.2.1.2 (c))
temp repair to exhaust joints with paste
Emissions not tested exhaust blow & idle to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint blow slight blow from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam not operating when lights on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt missing centre seat belt receivers missing (7.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split & worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inside edge 195/60=15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower damage to bumper but not causing any sharp edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)
crankshaft pulley wobbling
radiator leaking
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower damage to bumper but not causing any sharp edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)
crankshaft pulley wobbling
radiator leaking
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES = CHECK AND RSET ADVISED
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE51 JFU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 RE51 JFU, 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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RE51 JFU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 December 2001.
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