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RJ51 XVT

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,351 mi
Last recorded116,351 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 XVT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 116,351 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 116,351 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 107,459 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside reverse lamp lense is broken

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 90,412 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,194 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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RJ51 XVT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ51 XVT, 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 RJ51 XVT registered?

RJ51 XVT is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is RJ51 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 XVT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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