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SK51 FGA

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,870 mi
Last recorded167,870 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FGA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 167,870 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2014 167,870 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2013 151,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 143,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 126,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 126,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 117,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 117,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windowscreen cracked but isnt within the swept area.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 104,506 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windowscreen cracked but isnt within the swept area.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,962 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 74,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,841 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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SK51 FGA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FGA, 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 FGA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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