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RK51 FHF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FHF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 96,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,527 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 89,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 82,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,798 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 75,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres showing cracks/cuts inbetween tread blocks but not deep enough to reach structure of tyre

Fail 31 May 2016 68,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres showing cracks/cuts inbetween tread blocks but not deep enough to reach structure of tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,963 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 48,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,696 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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RK51 FHF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RK51 FHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK51 FHF registered?

RK51 FHF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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