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RO51 YBF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,928 mi
Last recorded142,928 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YBF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 142,928 miles

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 16 Apr 2018 142,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre stop lamp notworking

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension

O.s.f brake binding slightly

Unable to fully check outer body sills

Pass 12 Jan 2017 131,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 131,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,575 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 121,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front head light lenses opaque

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,261 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 115,261 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 109,853 miles

Corroded underbody

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 109,853 miles

Corroded underbody

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,983 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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RO51 YBF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RO51 YBF, 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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RO51 YBF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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