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RN51 HXE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

155,939 mi
Last recorded155,939 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HXE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,939 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 155,939 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine O/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack mounting bushes are worn and have slight play, rack is still secure

Front headlamp beam pattern from both lamps feint

Pass 19 Oct 2022 147,724 miles

Rear diff leaking.

Rear silencer badly rusted.

Wipers worn.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 147,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers worn.

Rear diff leaking.

Rear silencer badly rusted.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,727 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 137,751 miles

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

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,961 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 132,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,265 miles

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 123,691 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,400 miles

offside front brake sticking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,274 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 110,070 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 110,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 105,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 104,624 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 102,842 miles

unable to see all brake pads clearly

Pass 16 Dec 2006 94,759 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,900 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 HXE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HXE, 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 RN51 HXE registered?

RN51 HXE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is RN51 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 HXE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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