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RE51 JHJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,206 mi
Last recorded127,206 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 JHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,471 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust deteriorated/rusty

exhaust deteriorated/rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2017 117,449 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust deteriorated/rusty

exhaust deteriorated/rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 106,120 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,552 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,013 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,483 miles

brake peddel rubber worn.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,415 miles

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

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

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

brake peddel rubber worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,773 miles

offside rear tyre has a small / deep cut in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2006 48,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads appear low ?

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,416 miles

rear brake pads appear low ?

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 JHJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHJ, 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 RE51 JHJ registered?

RE51 JHJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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