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RE51 JJL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 JJL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 129,431 miles

Bonnet not able to open from inside the car

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML light on

Front brake discs rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet not able to open from inside the car

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML light on

Front brake discs rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,524 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

2of8of high level brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light remains on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 122,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2of8of high level brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light remains on

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,612 miles

Battery insecure. MOT RFR as of Spring 2013.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine management light on indicating a fault. MOT RFR as of Spring 2013.

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroding and minor leak of exhaust gasses.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil level low.

Surface corrosion to various underside steering and suspension componants.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 117,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure. MOT RFR as of Spring 2013.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine management light on indicating a fault. MOT RFR as of Spring 2013.

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroding and minor leak of exhaust gasses.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil level low.

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

Surface corrosion to various underside steering and suspension componants.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 112,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2012 112,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2010 101,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,090 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 50,802 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 JJL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RE51 JJL, 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 JJL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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