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SM51 OCN

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,538 mi
Last recorded121,538 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OCN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,538 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,879 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 109,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 98,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,264 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 86,263 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,176 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,326 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 69,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 60,267 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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SM51 OCN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SM51 OCN, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 OCN?

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What year was SM51 OCN registered?

SM51 OCN is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is SM51 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 OCN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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