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RN51 HWX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HWX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,711 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 83,007 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 76,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,954 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 72,954 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 68,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 68,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 64,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,770 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nsr tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,186 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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RN51 HWX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RN51 HWX, 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 RN51 HWX registered?

RN51 HWX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is RN51 HWX safe to buy?

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