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SF51 GFV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GFV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,537 miles

battery insecure

front cat heat shield coming insecure

front discs corroded

front pads wearing low

major oil leak

near side front tyre approaching and bald outer edge

off side front tyre approaching

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement

reverse light lens taped up

slight blow rear silencer

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Fail 6 Jul 2011 80,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

battery insecure

front cat heat shield coming insecure

front discs corroded

front pads wearing low

major oil leak

near side front tyre approaching and bald outer edge

off side front tyre approaching

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement

reverse light lens taped up

slight blow rear silencer

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,707 miles

chip in a zone not exceeding 40mm

management light on ondash

Fail 14 Jul 2010 70,707 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in a zone not exceeding 40mm

management light on ondash

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,336 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,364 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SF51 GFV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF51 GFV, 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 SF51 GFV registered?

SF51 GFV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SF51 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 GFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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