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SK51 EBP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 EBP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,051 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F door mirror glass broken

Fail 23 Jun 2014 122,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F door mirror glass broken

N/S/R tyre perished/cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2013 117,252 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 117,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 109,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,856 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded and joint has repair

Fail 4 Jul 2011 103,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

play in n/s/r roll bar link

rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

rear silencer outer skin corroded and joint has repair

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,246 miles

Exhaust Tail Pipe & Intermediate Pipe Rusted

N/S/F Inner CV Joint Boot Split

N/S/R Number Plate Light Dim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 97,246 miles

Exhaust Tail Pipe & Intermediate Pipe Rusted

N/S/F Inner CV Joint Boot Split

N/S/R Number Plate Light Dim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,447 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,401 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs will soon require replacement

Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,214 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 81,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 75,909 miles

n/s/ front wiper blade torn

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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SK51 EBP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK51 EBP, 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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SK51 EBP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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