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RF51 GVC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,412 mi
Last recorded119,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GVC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 119,412 miles

Advise, check engine fault lamp on.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 119,145 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Advise, check engine fault lamp on.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,065 miles

Advise, check engine light on

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,718 miles

Advise, engine fault light on.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,295 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 104,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 104,102 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,918 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 99,918 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,090 miles

advise rear no. plate begining to fade.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,216 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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RF51 GVC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RF51 GVC, 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 RF51 GVC registered?

RF51 GVC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is RF51 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 GVC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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