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RE51 JFU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,683 mi
Last recorded150,683 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 JFU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 150,683 miles

temp repair on exhaust joints

Fail 10 Jul 2020 150,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 150,682 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 125,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,422 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 120,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,960 miles

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

TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES = CHECK AND RSET ADVISED

Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,427 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,936 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,644 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,077 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,105 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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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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